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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 - 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.
"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. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 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. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 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. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support 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
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