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 today's episode.
# Stuff You Should Know - Satanism Episode Summary
Josh and Chuck dive deep into the surprising history and philosophy of Satanism, exploring how this misunderstood belief system evolved from ancient religious texts through Hollywood in the 1960s to modern activist movements. They trace Satan's transformation from a vague biblical concept to the horned devil we know today, revealing how early Christianity borrowed imagery from competing religions and how the Enlightenment reimagined Satan as a symbol of free thinking rather than pure evil. The guys explore both the Church of Satan founded by Anton LaVey and the more activist-oriented Satanic Temple, discovering that modern Satanists are actually atheistic humanists who reject supernaturalism entirely and champion individual liberty, personal responsibility, and challenging religious authority.
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