Satansplain

With Satanists interacting with Satanists in this day and age of internet tribalism, we'll take a look at the essay "When Words Collide" by Church of Satan High Priest Peter H. Gilmore. Also answering listener mail about lesser and greater magic, plus Magister Bill's prank call recording on a Christian conspiracy theorist's talk show.  Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support   ...

Hear answers to listener mail on a variety of topics, including Satanic ritual, translations of Satanic works, Church of Satan membership, expectations on meeting fellow Satanists, and finishing with a related essay, "On Parties and Party".  Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support   00:00 - Intro 01:21 - Radio Free Satan merch? 02:35 - Infernal Names 06:56 - German translations...

Bill shares his thoughts on the Church of Satan article "What To Do When Empathy is a Sin", as somebody who actually read it beyond the headline, along with an email from somebody who seemingly did not.  Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro 01:36 - Reminder: "LaVeyan Satanism" is a redundant term 04:12 - The email 08:57 - Oh no! Not ChatGPT! We're doomed! 14:47...

Magister Bill responds to your questions about Satanic success, the construction of Satanic rituals, joining the Church of Satan, a Satanic look at Star Wars "Sith" mythology, and the impact over the years that technology has had on learning Satanism itself. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  00:00 - Intro 01:05 - Satanic Success 07:41 - Praise from New Zealand 08:54 - Si...

Part 3 continues on the same theme as the previous two episodes of Satansplain (accusations of Satanists being Nazis or even Zionists), this time with a critical look at Satanism vs. racialism. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  00:00 - Intro 03:55 - Godwin's Law, et al 09:19 - An email 14:10 - More on The Satanic Scriptures Quote 20:34 - An email, continued 23:19 - Back...

While some idiots accuse Satanists of being "Nazi fascists, other idiots even accuse Satanists of being "Talmudic Jews". This episode picks up where the previous episode left off, with a further examine of these absurdities as well as a look at "The Fascism Question". Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support   00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Recap 05:50 - "Zionist gunrunner"? 14:26 - Accu...

Sometimes Satanists get accused of being Nazi fascists. Other times, we're getting accused of being Jewish Zionists. These accusations can't both be right, but they can both be wrong. Hear part 1 of a multi-part episode on The Fascism Question and related topics. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 00:00 - Intro, Summary 03:52 - Disclaimer: Some won't listen to reason (but...

A man was arrested for publicly threatening an assassination, and apparently the only connection with Satanism is his online name. But that probably won't stop people from asking us about it, so Bill offers his thoughts on the story. Also, answering listener questions on Church of Satan media appearances, Google searches on Satanism, and a Satanic look at 12-step programs. 00:00 - Intro 01:05 - "M...

American schools are being forced to display the Ten Commandments in the classroom! It's a complete takeover by Christian nationalists! Or is it? Join me in deep examination of a selected sensationalist news headline, as we separate fact from fiction, and explore a Satanic third side with questions nobody seems to be asking. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support   HB 71: http...

Everybody wants to be seen as "the good guy". In this episode of Satansplain, we'll look at Anton LaVey's essay, "The Goodguy Badge", what this Satanic concept means, and the various sellers of this badge of self-righteousness. Perhaps it's a lesson more applicable today than ever before.  Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  00:00 - Intro 03:17 - The Goodguy Badge: Opening...

Despite having no basis in fact, Christians still repeat unfounded lies about Anton LaVey's supposed "final words". In this episode of Satansplain, we'll examine and debunk the Anton LaVey deathbed recant hoax. Also, answering listener mail about Satanists in the military and the notion of an afterlife. Suggested reading: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/anton-lavey-final-words-church-of-satan/ S...

Satansplain responds to mail from the listeners, including such topics as: Satanic ritual, The Satanic Witch, George Carlin, intellectual black holes, the fight against Satanic misinformation, and why I do what I do. https://satansplain.locals.com/support   00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Using paper in ritual 04:00 - "Top Fan Badge"? 05:21 - "What would LaVey think of the world today?" 10:12 - George Carli...

In this third and final part of an in-depth look at Anton LaVey's "The Satanic Rituals", we'll cover the remainder of the book's content. Join Satansplain in exploring the Satanic utilization of baptisms, the dark mythology of Russian paganism, Germanic science-fiction cinema, rituals in the age of electronic sound, the Necronomicon and other fiction of H.P. Lovecraft, and more.  https://satanspla...

In this second part of a 3-episode exploration of The Satanic Rituals, hear a closer examination of the book's extensive introductions, plus the infamous Black Mass, "Masonic" ceremony mysteries tracing back to the Knight's Templar, the Islamic-condemning rituals of the Yazidis, and the ritualized Seventh Satanic Statement, "Das Tierdrama". https://satansplain.locals.com/support   00:00 - Intro 01...

In 1972, Anton Szandor LaVey released The Satanic Rituals, the companion book to The Satanic Bible. Yet it seems to be the one book of LaVey's which Satanists often pay the least attention to. Satansplain presents a 3-episode exploration of The Satanic Rituals. Part 1 starts with a preliminary debunking of common Satanic ritual misconceptions, an overview of the "whys" and "hows" of Satanic ritual...

Answering listener mail about Satanism and communism, as well as about Temple of the Vampire. This calls for some clarification on the difference between Church of Satan policy and individual Church of Satan member opinion, and why correcting misinformation is not the same as dictating behavior. https://satansplain.com https://www.churchofsatan.com/policy-on-politics/ http://templeofthevampire.com...

Exploring ECI (Erotic Crystallization Inertia) and The Combination Lock Principle -- two Satanic concepts from "The Devil's Notebook" and their importance to Satanists.   00:00 - Intro 02:02 - About "The Devil's Notebook" and LaVey's other books 05:00 - Why ECI is Satanic 06:48 - Erotic Crystallization Inertia (ECI) 16:28 - Thoughts on ECI 23:30 - Why we have Satanic ritual 24:38 - The human pheno...

Contrary to what Christian propaganda claims, animal sacrifice is NOT part of Satanism. We'll explore rule number 10 of the 11 Satanic Rules of the Earth and what it means for Satanists in this episode of Satansplain. 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Thanksgiving, Gluttony and Sloth 05:05 - Things worth repeating 07:08 - Satanic Rule of the Earth #10 12:51 - Thoughts on hunting 14:26 - Vegetarian Satanists d...

Envy and anger: two of the so-called "seven deadly sins", but gratifying virtues for the Satanist when played correctly. Also, exploring the meaning of Satanic Statement #3. 00:00 - Intro 00:58 - The value of reviewing the basics 02:24 - Satanic Statement #3, and when "self-deceit" is not really self-deceit 05:18 - What IS (hypocritical) self-deceit and "undefiled wisdom" 10:05 - Myth of the "Sata...

Hear Bill's 2019 interview on an atheism podcast, advice on applying for Church of Satan active membership, and a Satanic anecdote about some Satanists who made some 1980s Satanic Panic outrage work in their favor. 00:00 - Intro 01:20 - Questions about applying for COS membership 02:18 - A rant against shitty writing 05:45 - Be honest, Be patient 07:37 - Satanecdote 10:20 - About Satanism intervie...

Happy Halloween! Answering some listener mail questions on Satanic ritual (from the ritualistic expression of wearing Satanic symbols, to use of the Infernal Names, to finding Satanists for full Satanic group ritual) along with Satanically philosophical takes on "respecting life" and not-so-sincere questions. 00:00 - Intro 02:26 - Seeking out Satanists in Person 06:19 - Infernal Names 11:12 - Ritu...

A deep look into the so-called 7 Fundamental Tenets: the prank group who created them, their history of being changed, why they have nothing to do with Satanism, and how they compare to similar lists created in modern times. Sources: https://web.archive.org/web/20130116090744/http://www.thesatanictemple.com/fundamental-tenets-of-the-satanic-temple/ http://www.atheistmindhumanistheart.com/winners/...

Continuing from the previous episode, a look at whether various "Satanic" groups can really be called different denominations of Satanism, with a particular look at groups formed after 1966, especially in the age of the Internet. No, it's still not analogous to Catholics arguing with Protestants.  00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 - Review of episode 71, and why the Catholics vs. Protestants is still a ba...

Exploring the allegation of Satanism having different "denominations", why this view is inaccurate, and what's really going on with these so-called "types of Satanism". Also, why "gatekeeping Satanism" is a wise and necessary thing.  00:00 - Intro 02:16 - The problem of misinformation 06:32 - Reminder: Non-theistic religions exist, and Satanism is a religion 08:10 - The arguments I hear (re: this...

The twilight zone! The outer limits! The X-factor! No, we're not talking about television shows. Rather, a phenomenon called the supernormal. A look into the supernormal and how it differs from the so-called supernatural.   00:00 - Intro 01:33 - Supernatural vs. Supernormal 03:44 - Supernatural claims 07:06 - Why I reject the "supernatural" 08:32 - ...and equally-annoying Reddit Atheists 12:01 - S...