Satansplain #052 - Christmas Myths

Bill answers listener mail on elixirs in Satanic ritual, indulgences vs. addictions, Satanists in marriage, and other topics.

Addressing some of the more annoying misinformation out there on Satanic symbols: pentacles vs. pentagrams (no, it’s not as simple as which way it points), along with inverted crosses and the number 666 (yes, Satanists can use these).

Occultism of the past! The 7 Hermetic Principles! The cosmic questions of human origin! Hear why none of these things are really applicable to Satanism.

News on the new film "Realm of Satan"! Also, addressing false claims about serial killer Richard Ramirez and the Church of Satan (no, he was never a member, nor practiced what we believe), and answering listener questions about the Universal Life Church and Satanic weddings, membership privacy, and other topics.

Recently, Artificial Intelligence was used to artificially construct a new comedy special of deceased American comedian George Carlin, titled "I'm Glad I'm Dead". Hear a Satanic perspective on George Carlin, this A.I. creation, and A.I. in general, including the limitations of both A.I. and human intelligence.

"Let's you and him fight!" cry the onlookers who'd like to see Satanists spar with Christians for their public entertainment. Let's not. Also: the Satanic calendar year, the concept of I-Theism, and a surprising email from Nigeria.

With the Christmas season comes a lot of popular Christian myths. And they're hardly limited to the holiday's pagan origins. Also, answering some listener mail about fear of other people's beliefs, and Satanic ritual protocol.

To those who would try to use the dictionary to discredit Satanism: Fine, let's play the dictionary game. Also, Bill answers some questions about Satanic altars and selectively dealing with trolls on-line.

What is the Satanic significance of the trapezoid? Hear an explanation of the Law of the Trapezoid as well as the Order of the Trapezoid.

The topic of Satanic ritual continues in part 2, with answers to questions on The Satanic Bible's standard 13 Step ritual, the use of archetypes and ritual mudras, the psychodramatic mindset, and Satanic group rituals.