Satanic

  • John Lee Hooker: The Enigmatic Bluesman and the Mythical Pact.

    John Lee Hooker, born in 1917 in Mississippi, emerged as a blues legend with a raw, authentic sound, despite a myth of a Faustian pact..

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  • Anton LaVey: Portrait of an Iconoclast.

    Anton Szandor LaVey, born in 1930, emerged as a pivotal figure in the 20th-century cultural landscape. His journey from a humble upbringing to founding the Church of Satan in 1966 reflects a complex interplay of personal experiences and societal currents. LaVey’s charismatic persona and provocative rhetoric made him a polarizing figure, influencing popular culture.

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  • “Harmonizing Mystical Melodies: The Beatles’ Exploration of Occult Symbolism and Hallucinogenic Influence

    The Beatles, hailed as musical alchemists, crafted a legacy that extends beyond their innovative sound into the realms of mysticism and altered consciousness. The lyrics penned by John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr have become a canvas for enthusiasts and analysts to unravel threads of occult symbolism and the influence of hallucinogenic…

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  • Shock-Rocker-turned-Christian Alice Cooper denies former shows were Satanic: ‘my job is to warn about Satan’

    The Godfather of Shock Rock Alice Cooper made interesting statements in an interview, stating his horror vaudeville performances were not demonic in nature and that it is his job to warn the public about Satan. read more Shock-Rocker-turned-Christian Alice Cooper denies former shows were Satanic: ‘my job is to warn about Satan’ | Christian News…

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  • Ice Bucket Challenge is a Satanic ritual, says right-wing columnist

    While many of you out there may consider the Ice Bucket Challenge merely a clever fundraising gimmick, World Net Daily columnist has figured out who is really behind it! read more Ice Bucket Challenge is a Satanic ritual, says right-wing columnist | Death and Taxes.

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  • Magnet Releasing Acquires Worldwide Rights to SATANIC

    The Wagner/Cuban Company’s Magnet Releasing announced today that they have acquired worldwide rights to SATANIC, a new supernatural teen-horror film currently in script stage.SATANIC will be the feature film debut of director Jeff Hunt, a veteran television director with experience on shows such as Fringe, Hawaii 5-0, CSI, Nikita, Person of Interest and Dark Blue.…

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  • Five hundred years of Satanic art

    Poor devil: He used to terrify people. Now he’s reduced to hawking razor blades and ham.. A new exhibition at Stanford University’s Cantor Arts Center, “Sympathy for the Devil: Satan, Sin, and the Underworld,” traces Lucifer’s visual history, from his emergence in the Middle Ages as a horned, cloven-hoofed, foul-smelling, diabolical creature of the night…

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  • An Open Letter to Those Who Promote and Condone Exorcism.

    About a week ago I wrote at open letter to a major promoter of the concept of demonic possession on Facebook. Needless to say, the post was quickly removed and I was prevented from reposting it. I won’t give this individual more publicity unless I absolutely have to so I have removed his name. read…

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  • Clophill Church – Deadman’s Hill?

    The ruins of the church on Clophill are around 400 years old. St Mary’s church was abandoned in 1848 when a Victorian replacement was build in the centre of the nearby village.Local folklore has some interesting tales as to why the church was left and a new one built. read more Clophill Church – Deadman’s…

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  • Some Christians take issue with Disney’s rebranding of ‘Maleficent’

    Disney has long had a complicated relationship with Satan, paganism and heavy metal. The latest evidence: the studio’s new film “Maleficent.”In 1940, Disney conjured the animated masterpiece “Fantasia,” in which Mickey Mouse flirted with the dark arts as the Sorcerer’s Apprentice; a dinosaur segment was set to Stravinsky’s pagan death dance “The Rite of Spring;”…

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  • Stonehenge: a satanic temple?

    The minutes of the Stonehenge Round Table meetings rarely disappoint. The latest contain this, under the heading “Special Access”: “A Forum member reported that he had seen a group in the stones during the hours of darkness on 22nd June 2013. He enquired as to who this group were and why they were allowed in…

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  • True story of ‘Satanic murders’ which inspired Colin Firth’s ‘deeply disturbing’ new film Devil’s Knot

    With claims of devil-worshipping orgies fuelled by the drinking of blood, it was the stuff of horror stories. But the evidence against the teens was a concoction of fantasy, lies and false confession.And it led to the ­innocent youths being branded Satanic killers for little more than liking heavy metal band ­Metallica and borrowing a…

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  • Myths Over Miami – Terrifying  tales told by homeless children in shelters

    To homeless children sleeping on the street, neon is as comforting as a night-light. Angels love colored light too. After nightfall in downtown Miami, they nibble on the NationsBank building — always drenched in a green, pink, or golden glow. “They eat light so they can fly,” eight-year-old Andre tells the children sitting on the…

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  • Why so many Christians still literally believe in demons and Satan

    With the church struggling to maintain its relevance, there’s an obvious appeal to reviving the claim that people are menaced by supernatural evil. Like the best advertising agencies, it’s a case of inventing a problem so that it can sell the solution. That said, they clearly still have some work to do to fine-tune their…

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  • Pope Francis’s secret fear means boom times for exorcists

    A darling of liberal Catholics and an advocate of inclusion and forgiveness, Pope Francis is hardly known for fire and brimstone.Yet, in his words and deeds, the new Pope is locked in an epic battle with the oldest enemy of God and creation: The devil. read more Pope Francis’s secret fear means boom times for…

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  • American Atheists Oklahoma Suit Moves Forward, Possibly Blocking Satanic Statue

    American Atheists is suing the state of Oklahoma in federal court over a graven image of Mosaic law that the legislature plopped outside the statehouse in 2009. Judge Robin Cauthron denied the state’s motions to dismiss against two plaintiffs yesterday, meaning the trial will move forward. Read More: American Atheists Oklahoma Suit Moves Forward, Possibly Blocking Satanic…

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  • Black Mass Hysteria at Harvard: The Real Story

    When the Satanic Temple offered to perform a historical re-enactment of a black mass through the Harvard Extension School Cultural Studies Club, no one had any idea what a media circus would ensue. read more Black Mass Hysteria at Harvard: The Real Story | Atheologies | Religion Dispatches.

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  • Satanic inmate suing Nevada jail for religious discrimination including denial of ice cream

    A Satanic inmate has filed a federal lawsuit accusing his Nevada jailers of violating his constitutional rights by denying him meals adhering to his strict pagan diet. Alex C. Snelson, 33, argues in the lawsuit that denying him meals without byproducts and processing additives force him to either starve or go against his religion. He…

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  • Exorcism is back! Meet the mavericks who will teach you how to cure demonic possession – Salon.com

    This spring, a new school for exorcists opened in Illinois. The Pope Leo XIII Institute for the “education & training of priests in the holy ministry of exorcism and deliverance” was launched at the Mundelein Seminary in February — when the first cohort of trainees arrived for a 10-day seminar. For just $1,500 plus $960…

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  • Here’s the First Look at the New Satanic Monument Being Built for Oklahoma’s Statehouse

    In January the Satanic Temple announced plans to erect a monument glorifying the Dark Lord on the front lawn of the Oklahoma Statehouse. An Indiegogo campaign was launched with what seemed like a somewhat lofty goal of $20,000, but by the time donations ended almost $30,000 had been raised. Now an artist trained in classical…

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