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Hear a long-lost 2020 discussion on the topic of greater magic and the role of Satanic ritual in Satanism, including addressing popular misconceptions, advice on finding other Satanists for group ritual, and some of the hilariously demented messages the speakers had received. This was a follow-up from the 2016 interview heard in Satansplain episode #125.  Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  00:00 - Intro 01:05 - About the 2020 interview 04:39 - Interview intro 07:46 - Working definition of "Greater Magic" 09:32 - Yes, it's still atheistic 15:24 - Infernal Names 17:27 - Satanic magic vs. "black magic" 20:46 - "If you don't believe magic works, then why do it?" 30:35 - Curse throwing 32:13 - "Can a non-Satanist practice greater magic?" 35:47 - "Do I need to have all the altar tools?" 41:00 - Witnessing effects 43:18 - Finding other Satanists for group ritual 48:38 - Crazy messages

A look at the concept of "human rights" and some of the all too-often unquestioned dogma that goes along with that. Also responses to listener mail on topics including self-sacrifice and leadership, and some amusing Satanic anecdotes.  Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  00:00 - Intro 00:58 - "Free" Satanic Bible redux 06:52 - Leadership and self-sacrifice? 15:47 - Satanecdotes: Marching band, Devil in his own home town 23:11 - Dyer's Email 28:57 - Freaking out over Magister Michael Rose's quote 34:20 - "Human Rights" 39:23 - "Civil Rights" 44:22 - Satanism, "Two Wrongs Make A Right" essay 47:37 - "Two Wrongs Make a Right"

Hear a long-lost 2016 recording of a discussion on Greater Magic, answering questions and addressing misconceptions of Satanic ritual and how the Satanic concept of magic fits within an atheistic worldview. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:51 - About the 2016 recording 00:03:34 - 2016 introduction 00:05:43 - Defining "magic" in Satanism 00:08:37 - Place in the brain? 00:11:41 - An every day thing? 00:13:52 - Conjuration of Lust 00:18:17 - Conjuration of Compassion 00:19:36 - Conjuration of Destruction 00:22:04 - People who want to misunderstand 00:24:18 - Group vs. Solitary rituals 00:25:27 - Memories of 6/6/06 00:28:00 - Ritual vs. Ceremony 00:29:16 - Getting hung up on details 00:30:39 - When to ritualize 00:33:50 - Excuses and the human need for ritual 00:37:31 - How it fits in an atheistic worldview 00:45:48 - Music in the ritual chamber 00:50:29 - The chamber itself 00:54:18 - Tools: not that complicated 00:56:36 - Broken bell 00:58:15 - Recommendations to teen Satanists 01:00:47 - Ritualizing with non-Satanists?  01:03:56 - Group vs. solitary (again) 01:04:36 - Destruction question 01:06:27 - Lust rituals and groups 01:08:12 - "wHy aRnT aLL sAtUnitz rich?" 01:14:18 - Ritual blooper stories

Hear why a free Satanic Bible is, ironically, unsatanic. Also hear talk about Satanically-relevant trademarks and copyrights, and one particularly ridiculous conspiracy theory regarding Dolly Parton.  Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support   Original 2014 article: https://churchofsatan.com/free-satanic-bible-is-unsatanic/  0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Dolly Parton, and why conspiracy theorists are the worst 5:50 - James asking about DaddyBaphy and Black Craft Cult's rip off 17:13 - To the idiots who say "the name Satanism isn't copyrighted" 19:46 - Satanecdote: Elevator 21:38 - Satanecdote: The $20 bill  26:03 - Lost emails?  27:03 - Why a Free Satanic Bible isn't Free: origin (and why we don't have official forums) 30:21 - Why a 'Free' Satanic Bible is Unsatanic 34:58 - Bootleg = illegal; unauthorized book = gamble 38:31 - Is it really that hard to get?  39:50 - More about electronic books 42:08 - Free Spells?  47:13 - Point six: Books are cool 49:39 - Afterword

After covering what Satanism has to say about life and death in part 1, part 2 continues with a deeper dive into the topic of dealing with death and grief.  About the show: https://satansplain.com Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Overview, superstitious vs. scumbag 05:37 - Grief: What we DON'T do 08:08 - The 2025 letter (death of a pet) 12:06 - Cremation vs. burial and Satanism's "requirements" 13:36 - Answers from Infidels.org's "Introduction to Atheism" FAQ, 1997 20:15 - On friends and family, Rule #2, myth of the "Satanic Community" 26:14 - But...counterproductive pride! 34:55 - Reminder: Satanism is a religion 40:40 - Satanic Funerals  43:50 - Other ritual, and the Satanic journey symbolism via elements 49:40 - Quotation

Presenting part 1 of a 2-part set of episodes on life, death, and grief. We'll look at how Satanism particularly views the phenomenon of death, from views on the afterlife, to Satanic funerals, to dealing with the death of those around us. About the show: https://satansplain.com Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  0:00 - Intro 0:53 - Overview                    3:56 - Life After Death Through Fulfillment of the Ego 9:08 - Labels are good. Buddhism sucks. 18:12 - I-Theism vs. Pretentiousness 22:15 - Aside: ECI, afterlife 26:46 - Fearing death, spiritual pipedreams 30:52 - About grief (continued in part 2)

A third-side look at the recent news story about the Texas Board of Education allegedly forcing Bible study. Also, a Satanic review of the 2026 movie Citizen Vigilante, and the origins of the Satanic ritual phrase, "Move and appear". About the show: https://satansplain.com Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  Texas BOE 2030 reading list: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/28277289-texas-religious-school-readings/ 0:00 - Intro 1:01 - Announcements  2:46 - Bible in Texas schools: Did you read the article? 6:06 - What happened? 10:08 - Lame, but not illegal 20:58 - Satanecdote 1  22:22 - Satanecdote 2  25:12 - Origin of "Move and Appear"  30:59 - Citizen Vigilante

No, Anton LaVey did not refer to Satanism as a "new conservative movement" in a 1970 issue of McCall's magazine, as some liars claim. But we'll take a full look at that long lost article anyway, showcasing one of many journalist's entertaining reports from the early years of the Church of Satan. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support About the show: https://satansplain.com McCall's article (subscribers only): https://satansplain.locals.com/post/8015531/mccalls-1970-article-san-franciscos-church-of-satan 00:00 - Intro 00:57 - Where is episode 119? 02:03 - Questions about Judith Rascoe's "San Francisco's Church of Satan", 1970 McCall's article 04:18 - Politics redux  10:47 - About that article 14:45 - Does anyone know? Apparently not. 17:19 - What to expect 25:58 - McCall's Article  29:12 - Anton LaVey 34:29 - The Satanic Bible 38:31 - Would you like to see the rest of the house? 41:50 - Satanic ritual  48:53 - After ritual

A look back at the infamous Church of Satan High Mass, held on 6/6/06. Hear shared memories of that night, related events, and the more general nature of actual Satanic gatherings. 00:00 - Intro 01:24 - Reminder: Satanism is not a congregational religion 03:22 - But Satanists do sometimes get together, by choice! 07:22 - 6/6/06 and why 10:33 - A message from Church of Satan High Priest, Magus Peter H. Gilmore 19:21 - A week in L.A.: Remembering Shawn 23:59 - 2016 reflections on 2006

Are actual Satanists giving prayers to the Devil in government meetings?!? Are certain voters possessed by literal demons?!? The answer to both questions is of course is no. Hear about one lunatic who thinks otherwise, along with equally delusional trolls who help confirm his paranoia, and some political third side observations. Gateway Pundit article: https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/05/wayne-root-proof-las-vegas-that-democrats-are/ Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support   0:00 - Intro 3:58 - Start of Wayne Root's article 7:52 - Third Side Rant 15:14 - Back to the Article 17:16 - Dumb arguments, from both christards and Solingists 25:06 - Satanic Prayer?         32:48 - Article, continued 39:05 - CombatKimmy               42:09 - More with CombatKimmy 45:58 - Steve Sebelius is a moron

A look at the modern sacred cow of opinion entitlement and its poor justification for faulty thinking and solipsism. Also, the surprising Satanic merits of the classic comedy film "Ferris Bueller's Day Off", plus some anecdotes from fellow Satanists on when their Satanism being detected or undetected worked in their favor. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support Article, "No, You're Not Entitled To Your Opinion": https://theconversation.com/no-youre-not-entitled-to-your-opinion-9978 00:00 - Intro 01:07 - About the article 02:52 - "No, You're Not Entitled To Your Opinion" 05:52 - Dunning-Kruger and Solipsism 10:18 - Satanists falling for this? 18:05 - To the "bUt u beLiEvE iN mAgicK!" dorks 18:54 - Article, continued 25:47 -Satanic films; Ferris Bueller's Day Off 31:49 - Satanecdote: Stone Cold Steve Anton? 33:15 - "No, dummy, that was Ghandi, not LaVey." 35:12 - Satanecdote: The Car Boot

Happy 60th anniversary to the Church of Satan! Hear some Church of Satan history, how and when members get together, the anniversary celebrations, why we don't use grottos, and some trivia about the hidden track on the Satanic Mass album. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support Church of Satan history: https://churchofsatan.com/history  The Grotto System: https://churchofsatan.com/the-grotto-system/  00:00 - Intro 01:21 - History quotations 07:16 - More on the Church of Satan 10:29 - Satanists getting together 13:58 - Getting together: bigger numbers 19:13 - Thoughts on the 60th celebration 28:58 - Satanecdote: lesser magic at the pharmacy drive-thru 30:43 - Upcoming episode? 31:36 - Ghost track on "The Satanic Mass" 34:09 - Grottos vs. Internet

Satansplain gives answers to questions on the vague demands for Satanism to "evolve". Also Satanic films, the mistake of equating structure with conformity, and some stories from fellow Satanists on putting personal desires above counterproductive pride. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support   COS film list: https://churchofsatan.com/sources-film-list/  00:00 - Intro 01:12 - Questions about "Satanists" in movies (Ready or Not) 04:55 - Ricky Behot's weird post 10:22 - Ricky's post, continued 14:01 - "Newest youtube video/podcast?" 18:59 - Satanism and Philosophical Praxis 24:27 - Structure vs. "evolution" 26:33 - More on "evolving" delusions / cafeteria religion people 31:06 - Satanic Anecdotes

The Church of Satan's FAQ has been expanded with the frequently asked questions (and answers) concerning Satanism and atheism. A comprehensive essay is also now available. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support Church of Satan FAQ on atheism: https://churchofsatan.com/faq-replies-for-atheists/ New essay, "On the Misconceptions of Atheism and Satanism": https://churchofsatan.com/on-the-misconceptions-of-atheism-and-satanism/ Satansplain episode #016: https://satansplain.com/episodes/episode-016/ 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Satansplain 101, and the 80-20 Rule 05:57 - "Hey, could you send us pamphlets to upset the fundies?" 06:45 - "How can you be an atheist and a Satanist?" 07:51 - "If you Satanists are atheists, then why not just call yourselves 'atheists'?" 09:10 - "Is Satanism a religion? Is it a type of atheism? How can Satanism be a religion if Satanists don't believe in any deities?" 11:18 - "What is the COS doing to fight for [insert favorite cause]?" 14:39 - "How can you be atheists if you believe in magick?" 16:12 - "Wasn't Satanism INVENTED specifically to troll Christians?" 21:50 - Satanecdote: Priest burger 24:44 - Side rant: fast food workers 27:21 - "Is Satanism just Ayn Rand's Objectivism, plus ritual? Didn't LaVey say that?" 29:57 - "Different denominations?" 35:58 - "Was Anton LaVey really a deist or secret theist? And then did Peter H. Gilmore decidedly change Satanism to be atheistic instead?" 39:52 - "Isn't it wrong to say you're atheists if it's possible to be agnostic/deist/apatheist? And how can you be both I-theist and atheist?"

As the Church of Satan approaches its diamond year anniversary, a new stylized rendering of the Sigil of Baphomet is presented. Hear more about the sigil, equinoxes, the false notion of Satanic victims, and some odd listener mail. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support  More on the Sigil of Baphomet: https://churchofsatan.com/history-sigil-of-baphomet/ Spring message: https://churchofsatan.com/exquisite-equinox-spring-2026/ 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Equinox 2026 essay / Satanic Holidays 06:50 - More on the origin of the sigil 13:35 - Rest of the equinox message 14:27 - Satanic Victims? (essay by Magister Michael Rose) 21:02 - The letter - the thoughtful part and The Satanic Bible 27:46 - Being solipsistic with screaming Satanism 33:52 - And now the P.S.