Regarding Herbert A. Sloane and His Affiliation With the Church of Satan Magus Peter H. Gilmore presents a detailed history of Herbert A. Sloane’s brief involvement with Satanism and the Church of Satan, and debunks his claims of having a Satanic “coven” pre-dating the Church of Satan. Based on the archival research by Magistra Peggy Nadramia. In summation, it is quite clear that, despite Sloane’s story about having a group that he started decades before his contact with the Church of Satan, there is no record or evidence to support such a claim. The facts demonstrate that his own actual […]
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Occulture: Anton LaVey – Magical Innovator Already in The Satanic Bible, Anton LaVey had shown considerable creativity. Concepts like “Psychic Vampire” and “The Balance Factor” soon became household terms in America and the rest of the world. His description of the ritual space as an “Intellectual Decompression Chamber” also hit home outside the strictly Satanic perimeters. As did the slightly later term “Occultnik”, signifying a person who is lost within old structures of occultism without being able to see what’s really of use on a practical, material level. LaVey’s initial key works, The Satanic Bible and The Satanic Rituals, are […]
Tonight! The Devil’s Rain Film Screening 8 PM / HOWL Gallery / Tattoo 4162 Cleveland Ave, Fort Myers, Florida 33901 Free event, 21+ Only HOWL presents a special one night only screening of the drive-in cult classic The Devil’s Rain, starring Ernest Borgnine and William Shatner, with technical advisor and appearance by Anton Szandor LaVey. Includes John Travolta’s film debut at age 21. We will also have guest speakers Peter H. Gilmore and Peggy Nadramia, High Priest and Priestess of The Church of Satan. They were both interviewed this year for the new bluray release of the film by Severin Films that we […]
DIABOLUS IN MUSICA 19 years ago tonight we marked the first anniversary of the passing of Magus Anton Szandor LaVey with a sold-out piano concert in Manhattan titled DIABOLUS IN MUSICA by the brilliant Dr. Mark Birnbaum. The performance was splendid and the audience deeply moved. As you can see from the program above, it was a selection of evocative works meant to celebrate the uniqueness of Magus LaVey. Below are selections from that magical evening. On this 20th anniversary of his passing, we know many of you will join us in pondering the life and legacy of the inimitable […]
Satanism is Americanism! Then and Now On this upcoming Independence Day some of us will look back at these words by our founder Anton LaVey and reflect on what’s changed and what remains the same. After being confronted with the factions vying for influence over our society, many conservatives have unfortunately chosen God over The Flag, betraying the clear secularism of our Founding Fathers. Our nation again finds itself in a struggle between partisan extremes from which I trust a new clear-thinking generation will arise to cut through and find a Third Side, embracing and continuing the progress we’ve made […]
TROLLING WITH LOGIC #39: SATANISM WITH MAGISTER BILL M. TWL is a bi-weekly, international skeptical podcast. Trolling with Logic Originally started as collaboration videos on YouTube and since then, has evolved into a podcast on skeptical issues both in STEM and wider issues. This episode examines Satanism in a conversation with Magister Bill M. of the Church of Satan.
In Defense of The Feared Religion People wonder why we rigorously defend our definition of Satanism. Why not let it mean whatever anyone wants it to mean? For hundreds of years, “satanism” was defined by followers of Abrahamic religions as the ultimate condemnation towards enemies. Poets and literary figures explored Satan as a hero, but not until LaVey was there a concrete, rational and coherent definition of what Satanism is and isn’t. Today “satanism” has again become an insult hurled at anything someone despises. Islam, Jews, Christians, LGBT, liberals, republicans, democrats, comedians, fidget spinners, pop music—all recently accused of “satanism.” Wrong. We’re […]