Satansplain

A look at the Church of Satan suggested film list, plus Bill's Satanic salute to the late, great Paul Reubens. Also Bill responds to mail on various topics, including finding better Satanism internet forums, and why adding to the word "LaVeyan" before the word "Satanism" is not only redundant but just adds to the confusion. Church of Satan suggested film list: https://www.churchofsatan.com/sources...

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.

While some people love to state "I'm spiritual, not religious", Satanists are instead religious, not spiritual. Hear a long lost essay on the topic, and answers to listener mail regarding the trans movement, social darwinism, collectivism, and other topics.

Bill answers some listener mail about Satanic essays, Satanic sigils, the strange phenomenon of Christian TikTok users "respecting" Satanism, and the absurdity of an "After School Satan" club.

Satansplain #040 - Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine Satansplain celebrates its first anniversary with "Spotlights, Dimbulbs, and Shine", a special talk that was presented only at the Church of Satan's 50th anniversary gathering in 2016. Magister Bill shares his own observations concerning members who've come in and out of the spotlight over the years, the dimbulbs who don't get Satanism, and how Sa...

Magister Bill answers listener questions about Satanic weddings, advice for young Satanists, and other topics.

Before The Satanic Bible, before heavy metal, there was "The Satanic Mass". Explore the history and content of this infamous 1968 album, recorded and released by the Church of Satan. Download the album & liner notes for free: https://www.churchofsatan.com/music-by-anton-szandor-lavey/ Hymn of the Satanic Empire (includes sheet music): https://www.churchofsatan.com/hymn-of-satanic-empire/ Satanic M...

In 1980, Anton LaVey was brought to the FBI's attention on completely fabricated accusations against him. Some idiots today still make a big to-do out of this obscure absurdity. Bill addresses this and answers listener mail, with some questions on pseudo-satanism, comments on some of the more recent episodes, a crazy Satanic anecdote, and more.

Back in the early 1970s, the Church of Satan experimented with different hierarchy standards, from color-coded medallions to multiple ceremonial titles, eventually scrapping what didn't work and keeping what did. Internal newsletters from the day share some insight into what that was like.

Answering listener mail about Marilyn Manson, marijuana, and other topics. Also, Bill gives his thoughts on his recent appearance on Comedy Central's "Tooning Out The News".

We're living in some crazy times. What is a Satanist to make of it? A look back at Anton LaVey's 1992 essay, "A Medicine for Melancholy", and some surprising insight it offers for today.

Gabriella Swerling of the Telegraph contacts the Church of Satan for an article on the "rise of Satanism", only to completely ignore what we said and print bullshit instead. A look at Satanism vs. the world of incompetent clickbait journalists (including Vice, of course). Also, The Satanic Temple rightfully and expectedly loses another frivolous lawsuit against its ex-members.

Hear why Satanism shouldn't be included in "inclusivity" efforts. Also the basics of the Satanic calendar system, and the folly of trying to exclude certain parts of Satanism from the rest.

Part 2 of a 2-part special on the topic of logic and fallacies, covering further examples of logical fallacies, where they show up in common arguments made against Satanism, and why such arguments fail. Suggested sites: https://infidels.org/library/modern/constructing-a-logical-argument/ https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com Content: 00:00 - Intro / recap 02:48 - No True Scotsman 04:13 - No, that's not...

Presenting a 2-part special on the topic of logic and fallacies. Here in part 1, we'll be going over what logic is and isn't, why Satanists should care about this topic, and finally an introduction to logical fallacies. Suggested sites: https://infidels.org/library/modern/constructing-a-logical-argument   https://yourlogicalfallacyis.com 00:00 - Intro / Why cover this? 06:05 - Why Logic? 08:51 - L...

Can Satanists celebrate Christmas? The short answer is yes, of course. The longer answer however may reveal some things worth Satansplaining. Bill also responds to listener mail about Satanic book recommendations, Mormons, and Sikhs. 

Bill reads some listener mail, covering topics such as Satanists joining non-Satanic organizations, the Church of Satan's policy regarding illegal activity, and oh yeah, why The Satanic Temple sucks.

With Christmas approaching, Bill reflects back on the 2015 Starbucks "red cup" controversy, which may offer a Satanic lesson on the zeitgeist, including the recent media hoopla on "Ye" Kanye West.

Freemasons, Illuminati, and Satanism, oh my! Why do so many idiots continue to conflate these three things? Bill digs deeper into the origins of these mix-ups in this follow-up episode to Satansplain #025. 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Recap of Nigeria (episode #025) and continuation of "part 2" 04:01 - The "TL;DL" Summary 06:10 - The "Eyes Wide Shut" ceremony... 08:31 - ...was not "a Satanic ritual" 10:2...

Why do so many people from Africa, especially Nigeria, mistakenly believe Satanists are the Illuminati? And that we're hiring? Satansplain investigates. Selected sources: - Nigerian church scams: https://www.forbesafrica.com/focus/2017/06/14/time-tax-nigerias-churches/ - The 419 Scam: https://www.newsweek.com/origins-nigerias-notorious-419-scams-456701 - USCIRF 2020 annual report: https://www.usci...

Learn the truth about Satanic baptisms in this episode of Satansplain. Also, Bill shares his reflections on this past Halloween.

Church of Satan responds to Russia officials' call for the "desatanization" of Ukraine. Also, Bill summarizes his recent time as a guest on the nationally syndicated Coast to Coast AM radio show. Special thanks to Bogues; check out his music project Zogthorgven on Bandcamp . 

Satanic ritual! Are too many Satanists rejecting its formal practice, based on misconceptions? Is it as daunting of a task as some newcomers to Satanism perceive it to be? Addressing the choice (not) to ritualize, plus Satanic Altar tools 101.

Satanic commentary on conservative Matt Walsh and anime. Also vandalism, "caring what people think", Satanic ritual, and more.

Bill thoroughly answers questions about Artificial Human Companions as well as objective reality, and expecially on how each relates to Satanism.