A motorcyclist must be hyper aware of their environment and practice good motorcycling skills to ride safely and effectively. The rider must be able to scan and identify potential situations or hazards, predict possible outcomes, decide on a course of action, and execute that action to ensure they will live to ride another day. Sounds an awful lot like Lesser Magic, doesn’t it? On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, host Robert Shirley is joined by Satanist Dave O’Neill to discuss the correlation between motorcycling skills and Lesser Magic. Also on this episode: The Neutral Wisdom Podcast is proud […]
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“Masculinity” typically refers to a set of attributes, behaviors, and roles associated with boys and men by conventional society (often contrasted with femininity, although both are social constructs that can be expressed by anyone, regardless of gender). Common traits linked to the traditional definition of masculinity include strength, resilience, leadership, responsibility, honor, stoicism, and independence. But is this concept of “manhood” or “manliness” expected by society positive or negative? And, is the traditional masculine approach to things always the best approach? On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, host Robert Shirley discusses “masculine pride” and is joined by Satanist […]
Everybody’s a critic. But it is the type of criticism that matters… Is the criticism constructive, or helpful? Or is it destructive, just plain mean for the sake of cutting someone down? How do we as Satanists take that criticism and use it? On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, host Robert Shirley discusses constructive and destructive criticism, and is joined by musician Citizen Mark Hill. The Neutral Wisdom Podcast is a podcast dedicated to passing on knowledge and experience from a Satanic perspective, with host Robert Shirley. Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube
Defending Satanism, with Church of Satan Priest, Rev. Jared Mammon “Satanism is not a cause and does not need champions.” While Satanists hold this statement to be true, the misconceptions about Satanism are many—people project their own fears or misunderstandings onto it, and worse, showcase their ignorance via incorrect postings on social media. But, do we need to defend our philosophy of self-empowerment, individuality, and personal responsibility? On this Season 4 premiere of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, host and Satanist Robert Shirley discusses defending Satanism and standing up for your beliefs, and is joined by CoS Reverend Jared Mammon of […]
If I Could Talk to the Animals – A Discussion on Pets with Maga Peggy Nadramia Pets are animals we bring into our homes and lives mostly because we love having them around. The companionship, comfort, and joy they bring us makes them part of our family, like trusted friends who are always there when we need them. Pets are admired for their loyalty, strength, and unique personalities—qualities that many Satanists also respect and value. On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanist Robert Shirley discusses pets and our relationships with them and is joined by Church of Satan High […]
The “Human Experience” of Disability – with Rev. Robert Leuthold and Citizen Zac Verrill The “Human Experience” is the deeply personal and shared journey of being alive—of being aware that we are here, now, and that this moment matters. However, this is not the same for everyone! The Human Experience of being disabled is a layered and often paradoxical journey—defined not only by one’s own body or mind, but also by how the world responds to it. It includes learning to live with something, and what it means to live against the assumptions of society. On this episode of […]
The Reality of Finality – Loss of a Soulmate and the Grieving Process with Reverend Jeff Ivins What is a Soulmate? Merriam Webster defines a soulmate as: “a close friend or romantic partner with whom one has a unique deep connection based on mutual understanding and acceptance”. Whether you believe in the concept of soulmates or not, there is no denying a connection we can have with someone which feels like it is on a whole other level. Although we as Satanists do not recognize the “soul” as an energy or life-force, “soulmate” is an apt term we can use […]
A Dilly of a Pickle – Lessons for Boys and Fatherless Men with Author Rev. Dr. Robert Ing Satanic Rule of the Earth #1: “Do not give opinions or advice unless you are asked.” Make perfect sense, really. Yet, in all walks of life, people are compelled to do that very thing. (Some of us even write books about it!) Do people today need advice and guidance from others? And is it better to say what people should do in a given situation? Or what they should not do? And what does this have to do with pickles, anyway? On this […]
Let Your Freak Flag Fly – Do You Hide Your Baphomet? We are Satanists – proud of who we are, prouder still to be our own gods. We highly value aesthetics as one of the ways we express our individuality. However, openly showing an affiliation with Satanism can be risky, depending on your environment. Social stigma, professional consequences, legal or government issues, or even personal safety can all result from being open about who you are. Do you “show your Baphomet,” or do you keep your religion to yourself? On this episode of The Neutral Wisdom Podcast, Satanist Robert Shirley […]