Satanism may be the most misunderstood "religion" in the world. Part of that is because there are, and have been, many offshoots of Satanism, from The Church of Satan to The Satanic Temple. One thing is sure though, none of them are filled with evil humans who perform ritual blood sacrifice and worship a cloven-hoofed devil. Learn all about Satanism in this classic episode.
# Satanism: Beyond the Myths and Misconceptions
This fascinating episode explores the real history and philosophy behind Satanism, separating the dramatic mythology we've inherited from centuries of religious conflict from what modern Satanists actually believe and practice. Josh and Chuck dive into how Satan evolved from ancient Hebrew texts into the horned devil of popular imagination, reveal how competing religions were demonized by early Christianity, and then examine both the Church of Satan founded by Anton LaVey and the more activist-oriented Satanic Temple to show that today's Satanists are largely secular humanists with a flair for using controversial imagery to challenge church-state separation and religious privilege in public institutions.
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