Black Mass Appeal: Modern Satanism for the Masses

Exploring beliefs in modern Satanism, including personal responsibility, rebellion against norms, and self-care. Delving into the history and pillars of Satanism, emphasizing self-reliance, compassion, critical thinking, and justice. Analyzing the complexities of Satanism's historical origins, blending elements of different beliefs, and discussing symbolic and practical rituals. Diving into historical cult movements, apocalyptic themes, government suppression, and the allure of cults during times of confusion.

The forbidden fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.

Dex and Chalice discuss blasphemy in modern Satanism, empowering actions like tearing up a Bible, and the nuances of blasphemy across religions. They explore historical figures like Giordano Bruno and Lord Byron, challenging societal norms through provocative acts. The aftermath of the Rushdie attack is also examined, reflecting on the impact of blasphemy laws in today's society.

The podcast explores Volpurgisnacht rituals and controversies surrounding Satanic Temple invocations. They discuss the significance of Volpurgisnacht celebrations, appropriation in Satanic and Pagan traditions, the mysterious Brocken Specter phenomenon, contrasting relationships with nature, and the Walpurgis Night scene in literature. The origins and evolutions of modern Satanism and witchcraft are analyzed, along with discussions on Dracula, horror movie scenes, and the novel 'Master and Margarita'. The hosts debunk Satanic calendars and rituals on Walpurgisnacht.

While modern research digs at the roots of our evolutionary tree, the public's relationship with science is in danger of becoming dead wood. Aron Ra joins us for a discussion about ancient ancestors and modern misconceptions. 

Something Wicker this way comes, as we rekindle our interest the most heathenish of horror classics, 50 years after it scared the Hell into audiences.

Author Jack Legg is here to dig up all the dirt on the Satanic Panic in his own backyard with his new book "Digging Up Devils," the story of 80 human sacrifices that never happened.

Exploring the ethical dimensions of greed and its implications on ethics, politics, and leadership. Discussing the historical and philosophical perspectives on how private vices like greed can lead to public benefits. Delving into the nature of greed from philosophical and theological perspectives, questioning its roots in human nature and societal morality.

We're biting off more than we can chew with mythical Satanic cannibals past and present, and it's a mouthful.

Its time to correct some clerical errors with our comprehensive history of Sinister Ministers--fictional and factual.