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Satansplain #099 – A Satanist Reflects on Charlie Kirk

Many people have been mourning the death of Charlie Kirk while others have been celebrating it. But perhaps there are some Satanic third side views to consider. Hear one Satanist’s thoughts on Charlie Kirk and the impact of his assassination, along with a necessary recap on politics and Satanism.

00:00 – Intro
01:05 – Who was Charlie Kirk?
08:23 – Reminder about politics and Satanism
13:25 – Rubin Report Quote, and why I’m a right-leaning Satanist
16:35 – Capable of rational discourse vs. incapable
28:38 – The trouble with rage bait and confirmation bias
36:20 – Satanic Anecdote
40:15 – When I stopped following Charlie Kirk / 2022 Newsweek article
51:44 – Why The Satanic Temple is Abhorrent
56:41 – “We can and should use the law to shut down Satanism”?

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Satansplain #043 – Satanism is Americanism

In a 1971 letter, Anton LaVey declared “Satanism is Americanism”. Hear the full meaning of this, as Magister Bill celebrates July 4th and answers some listener mail himself.

00:00 – Intro
01:17 – About Satanism and politics
04:38 – The world in 1971
05:15 – Original letter
07:31 – LaVey’s reply
10:37 – Letter from a Satanist geologist
12:13 – Letter from Io (list of COS material), announcements
17:55 – “Religious, Not Spiritual”‘; writing inspiration; members-only forums
21:00 – Doctor Who
21:58 – Satanecdote
26:33 – John’s questions (bullshit claims about Carol Lansing, some occult dork claimed as a “Satanist before LaVey” 32:08 – Erin’s email (re: “Religious, Not Spiritual”‘)