Devil and the Deep Blue Sea Joke's On Us
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Apr 22, 2025 In this episode, Laura Robinson, a New Testament scholar at Butler University and Substack writer, dives into the dark legacy of Lauren Stratford and her infamous memoir, 'Satan's Underground.' They discuss the sensationalism surrounding the Satanic Panic, revealing how cultural fears were shaped and distorted by media. The conversation highlights the psychological manipulation behind Stratford's claims, the societal anxieties fueling the panic, and the tragic consequences of misinformation on genuine cases of child abuse. A thought-provoking exploration of history and truth!
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Laurel Wilson's Manipulation Tactics
- Laurel Wilson inflicted emotional and physical harm on those who cared for her.
- She fabricated abuse stories and created crises to manipulate people's sympathy and attention.
Stratford's Claims vs Reality
- Lauren Stratford's abuse claims conflict with verifiable facts about her life.
- People who knew her during claimed abuse periods denied she was ever pregnant or abused as alleged.
Daycare Panic and Gender Fears
- The Satanic Panic exploited societal fears around childcare and working mothers in the 1980s.
- Accusations were used to justify distrust of daycare culture and women's financial independence.
