"Why are you a Satanist? It's a good question to ask yourself from time to time." We'll explore Magistra Blanche Barton's essay which opens with this line, along with "Satanism discussion" forums that don't have much in the way of Satanists nor discussion, and finding ones which do.

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00:00 - Intro

01:16 - "Best of" the "hurr durr" voice?

02:39 - Satanecdote: Discord Drama

07:03 - But wait, it gets worse!

12:02 - More about Satanism forums

25:51 - About Blanche Barton

27:04 - About Blanche Barton's "Why Are You a Satanist?"

29:14 - "Why Are You A Satanist?"

32:30 - Essay, continued

39:46 - Closing thoughts

Answering emails regarding fake "Church of Satan" pages, Satanic rituals for equinoxes and solstices, weirdos obsessed with Anton LaVey's ethnicity, and advice for young Satanists.

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Youth Communique: https://churchofsatan.com/satanic-youth-communique/

00:00 - Intro

01:07 - Dealing with fake "Church of Satan" channels

08:06 - Rituals for equinoxes, solstices, etc?

16:58 - Satanecdote: the holy water bottle

22:45 - "Does Satanism support Jews? I need to know!" Um, what?

35:50 - Advice for young Satanists

"The Satanic Rituals" (Anton LaVey's 1972 companion book to "The Satanic Bible"), presents many group rituals for Satanists. These rituals can however be adopted for solitary use as well. This episode also addresses some misconceptions regarding the role of ritual in Satanism, and answering listener questions about the Enochian Keys.

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00:00 - Intro

01:17 - Reminder: Satanism is a religion

04:52 - Yes, we have ritual

08:44 - Reminder: ALL religion ritual is "LARPing"

09:45 - Group rituals

12:45 - Using TSR for solitary rituals

15:34 - Breaking down "Pilgrims of the Age of Fire - The Statement of Shaitan"

22:08 - Shaving the head with water from the Zamzam?

27:32 - The ritual, continued

32:28 - The importance of going through the motions / more details

39:54 - Enochian Keys

50:33 - Using other languages for the translation

51:33 - More on Enochian Keys

What constitutes "Satanic music"? It's certainly not all about heavy metal. But in this episode, we'll explore why people make that association, along with many other Satanic angles to the topic of music, and also share some relevant writings from Anton Szandor LaVey.

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00:00 - Intro
03:15 - Heavy metal?
08:22 - The "horns" gesture
14:29 - No, it's not all that Satanic
16:12 - Church of Satan's answer on Montel Williams
20:57 - Quote from Satan Speaks
27:10 - What is Satanic Music?
30:57 - Yes, We Have No Bananas, Hipsters
34:21 - Pre-rock music with devil themes
41:27 - Satanic Music parameters?
46:46 - Evocation / Music for the Ritual Chamber

Satansplain answers questions about greater magic, Satanic Sin #9, relationships with non-Satanists, and the myth of Satanic "denominations".

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00:00 - Intro

02:42 - Satanecdote: Getting a synthesizer

08:24 - We don't spell "magic" with a "k"

12:55 - Lack of Aesthetics for a blind man

24:32 - Christian fiancé?

33:04 - The myth of Satanic "denominations", redux

38:06 - Does Cevin Soling's group even HAVE a religion?

42:53 - "But why do YOU get to define it?"

46:14 - We don't need Satanism denominations

Satansplain continues the exploration of the 9 Satanic Sins. Here in part 2, sins number 4 through 9 will be examined.

The Nine Satanic Sins: https://churchofsatan.com/nine-satanic-sins/

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00:00 - Intro
01:27 - Satanic Sin #4: Self-deceit
08:45 - Satanic Sin #5: Herd conformity
14:28 - Satanic Sin #6: Lack of Perspective
30:05 - Satanic Sin #7: Forgetfulness of Past Orthodoxies
33:15 - Satanic Sin #8: Counterproductive Pride
40:10 - Satanic Sin #9: Lack of Aesthetics
44:15 - Objective standards of beauty

Satansplain presents a look at the 9 Satanic Sins. Here in part 1, we'll learn where the list comes from, why the list is part of Satanism, and an examination of sins number 1, 2, and 3.

The 9 Sins: https://churchofsatan.com/nine-satanic-sins/

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00:00 - Intro
01:49 - Note to the Christian dorks who can't read
03:12 - About the 9 Satanic Sins
07:47 - Excerpt from the "Church of Satan" book (1990)
14:38 - More about the sins
17:52 - Satanic Sin #1: Stupidity
25:36 - Religious people are stupid? It's not quite that simple.
28:43 - Satanecdote and Rosemary's Baby
33:56 - Satanic Sin #2: Pretentiousness (and why I-Theism is not pretentiousness)
39:25 - Satanic Sin #3: Solipsism (which is not the same as selfishness)

"The only proper response to them is no response!" Or is it? A look into selective debate engagement and the people who fear it. Also, two recent examples of channels desperate to name-drop the Church of Satan for rage bait, and the end result.

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00:00 - Intro
01:43 - "Don't respond to trolls! Ever!", they say
05:00 - No, there are sometimes good reasons: 1) Wrath
09:29 - 2) It's fun
10:28 - 3) Sharpening the Intellect
11:54 - 4) The audience
15:19 - Further thoughts
23:37 - Lisa Barlow's tequila and Church of Satan Magister David Harris's reply
29:37 - Satanecdote: LibsofTikTok stupidity (no, we're not located in Canada)