It's okay that you say this. A lot of lukewarm Christians do not even understand why they do it. I would explain it to you but I fear that you would bring questioning upon yourself and others would as well when they make a mockery of Yeshua's blood, shed for man, the Fathers mercy.
@@azazelswings6194 the watchers knew the fury that their wicked and foolish actions would bring from the great, I AM. They did not even care what would happen to us on this realm, but only for their own desire. They say themselves as such higher creation than us simple men, that they did not even take into account the consequences for us. Why would you take his name? I ask, you tell, o wiser more knowledgeable one than me?
So this is the 6th or 7th video of yours I've watched and I can't tell if you're religious or not religious. I'm not at all complaining, I actually really appreciate that because I don't sense any confirmation bias. It's refreshing to see someone just put out information on such a polarizing subject. Kudos for that.
Glad to hear it. That’s kind of the point of the whole channel: to demonstrate that anyone can study religion as an academic discipline regardless of personal feelings about God/the supernatural/etc.
@@ReligionForBreakfast So... sorry for being pushy but I would actually like to know where you stand in terms of religion or belief. As TheMad Gaytheist said, excellent job in staying unbiased,
A good scholar won't show his personal views, especially on a sensitive topic...Religionforbreakfast does it well...and it is really irrelevant as to what he believes, although the title of his channel does provide a very mild hint...😁
Yes I willfully dont give a f$&# about satan's hoes. But if many people from around the world start calling them out on their practices, then it's time to investigate and beget . With all the documentaries of ex satanist , theres no excuse for the ignorance.
Can you do a video on Luciferianism? Is it inspired by Gnostic teaching? When did it start? Does it relate to esoteric Satanism? How old is the idea that Lucifer was the light bringer to humans and that the abrahamic God was an “evil authoritarian” god?
Luciferianism is an odd duck in the satanic community because it refers to a whole bunch of really diverse groups, some of whom would call themselves satanist while others wouldn't. When I encounter Luciferians within the satanic community, they sometimes describe their belief system the way you describe, as a form of theistic satanism that places Lucifer as a giver of knowledge who stands in opposition to an authoritarian God, but I have also met people who describe themselves as Luciferian and don't acknowledge the Abrahamic God at all. There are are pagans who worship the Roman god Lucifer, and ignore his demonization altogether, just as there are plenty of babylonian pagans who worship Astarte, not the demon Ashteroth that the Christians turned her into, and Norse Pagans who worship Hel under the same logic. So, yeah, it's complicated. Some Luciferians have a philosophy that seems very gnostic in nature, placing Lucifer in the place that Christ usually takes in these systems as a savior of humanity, subverting the will of the abrahamic God. Others are pagans worshipping an old Roman god in much the same way he was worshipped prior to being slandered by early Christendom. Others are demonolatrists who do worship the demonized version of Lucifer for various reasons. And still others are just edgelords who like to adopt the affect of demonolatry.
Egyptians wrote the bible or helios byblos or codex inscryptus and freemason stole the wisdom of Kemet...you will find the light bearer or east star...light of the world iesus, zeus etc
Doesn’t relate to your question but one time I was checking some contacts for a company I worked with and one side in them actually had the last name Morningstar
Meanwhile, I tend to have a low key chuckle whenever hearing the name "Lucifer" in context with Satan. This was ever since I learned that Rabbinic interpretations on Isaiah 14:12 referred to it simply as the planet Venus (brightest star in the sky during dawn, but soon outshined by the sun and "brought down"). It just amuses me thinking about the possibility that this passage could have been misinterpreted for millenia by the whole Christian world.
Speaking of religions that are hard to define/identity, have you ever considered a video on Confucianism? It's surprising, growing up thinking that Confucianism was a school of philosophy before realizing that a lot of people don't seem to be content with seeing it as just a philosophy. It's a good case of where the western conception of religion or even philosophy is hard to apply to non-western settings.
I personally see it as a school of philosophy but I can understand some of the arguments people use especially regarding the ritual aspects. Some like to point out that Confucianism has nothing to do with anything like religion but there are references to Tian/Heaven and Confucius himself in the Analects gives ritual advice to a student asking if he should prioritize sacrifices to the stove god or family god. Then on the other side you some people who define Confucianism as a religion and start applying negative stereotypes of the Catholic Church or Western religion in general onto Confucianism's history in China as if they were analogous.
Confucianism. Great example of a difficult movement to identify as religion or not. Is it a socio-political philosophy? A moral philosophy? Religion or only part of the larger concept of "traditional Chinese religion"? I challenge my religion students to debate "is it a religion". Even for myself, this one stumps me. And even scholars of Confucianism seem on the fence about it, posing equally valid points pro and con on the question.
Definitely would like to see a video on Confucianism! Also one on how it, Taoism, and Buddhism all influenced one another (similar to the Shinto/Buddhism one).
Whomever believes and worships a literal satan is an idoit. He doesn't exist he was made by man. As a boogy man. To scare people into believing there religion to control people. Satan is just a symbol.
@@GavinMercer people can worship an omnipotent being called Satan if they want, it doesnt matter because magic doesnt exist. I worship Voldemort and I believe he actually exists. Does that make you afraid? 😂
i cant understand this … i mean its satan …there is no worst way to promote a philosophy than thrue the king of all evil …why dont you use ANYTHING else as a symbol ??? than the people would not see u people the way they see u now …i dont get this …it makes no scense to me …
Growing up, Satanism were subjects of horror movies, jokes, targets of witch hunts during the Satanic Panic years & so on. During my army days, a member of the chain of command asked me if I was involved with human & animal sacrifice. I asked why. The colonel said because that I'm a fan of heavy metal and a regular of gothic events. I responded, "I'm Roman Catholic & hold the rank of captain with an active security clearance. If I'm involved in that would I be working this job?" After that I said yes to everything ridiculous.
NeroLizard oh yeah, please do one on Crowley, you could do a special on the Plymouth brethren, and then Crowley after thrash to show the religious tradition in which Crowley was raised
If heavy metal music is satanic, then your parents or grandparents are going to have to stop listening to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and a lot of other artists that they like.
@@chronikhiles probly just missed it on accident. I give them the benefit of the doubt. I also think its funny how the satanist logo is the only one not surrounded in purple lol.
Great video! I do miss mentioning of the fact that world domination and secretly controlling the world are two of the most common tropes used in anti-semitism as well so the similarities just go on and on!
I would be interested in seeing a video that divulges into actual Satanists beliefs and ideas, such as explaining what black magic is, talking about the core principals of Satanism as a philosophy, etc. This current video does not seem to really answer the question of what Satanism(s) actually are, but more on the idea of what a witch hunt it is, and how there was one that was based on the idea of satanic conspiracy back in the 70's 80's and 90's. Not saying that is not interesting at all, but, it does not really go into the actual beliefs and practices of various different denominations of Satanism, like what tends to be covered in videos about other religions.
Hm when o think about Satan I kind of feel like siding with satanism as a form of rebellion. You actually mentioned that, it’s pretty cool that actual societies like that exist
Thank you for talking about how diverse Satanism really is. I have a 50/50 belief in both esoteric and rational Satanism. I know I can't confirm what I believe through science, so on a daily basis I rely on science and reason to make informed decisions about politics, morality, etc. I use the esoteric side of Satanism as a means for self-improvement by using it as a dramatic framework to examine parts of my psychology that were repressed and heavily damaged by dealing with past emotional abuse. There's plenty of Satanists who insist that they are the only "real Satanists", and esoteric Satanists tend to be discriminated against the most.
I’m somewhat confused, wasn’t Satan a character invented by Christians or Jews? If so, how was he turned into a deity to worship? If not, do you know where the idea of Satan came from in history? I can’t find it in my google searches
Very interesting to hear what you extract and use this religion/term/philosophy for. I’m Christian myself and first thing I was taught when I left the church was to stop condemning people. I believe and have friends to prove my point that the majority of atheists act more like God would want people to act, than religious people. Very insightful to hear from someone firsthand what they actually practice on it. Before I’m crucified here in the comments: my faith in Christ is so strong that I’m very conscious that nothing will ever get between He and myself. Citing Paul: And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord. So begone before saying anything.
Great Video! I have some (hopefully) constructive criticism. It's very minor, but having a small part of your mic in the shot is a little distracting. Either use it to take up space or place it out of frame! Appreciate the content and keep at it!
I was kind of dreading to watch this since so often videos/articles/etc about satanism fall into simple gliches but ended up happy that the video was informative and quite well-researched. Of course, 7 minute video on any subject will always only scratch the surface of any subject but this is certainly one of the best primers into the subject for people who are interested in it. As far as the subculture/religion thing, I view satanism as similar term as 'abrahamic religions' where there are three major branches and those have their own sub-brances (judaism, christianity, islam (in order of historic appearance, not in any 'this is better than this' thing). Of course outside academia I think discussion is satanism a religion or a subculture to be bit pointless. Also, I find the esoteric/exoteric grouping bit limiting (as dualistic groupings usually are) since there are satanist groups that don't really clearly fall into either category. The one I belong to (star of azazel), for example, don't really state if satan is, according to the group, a real being, a symbol, or such and members aren't expected to be theistic or anything. There are members who are, if not atheistic certainly agnostic and there are members who believe in satan and other divinities. As such, I don't think the group neatly falls into either category.
You mentioned being part of a Satanist group that doesn’t directly state whether Satan is real or not, which begs the question: why would non-Christians even consider believing in a being that was supposedly invented by Christians? Did the idea for Satan come from somewhere else and enter Christianity later? Do you have any info about this? I can’t find anything in my google searches
I just wanted to say that I find the complexity of Satanism so fascinating. But also a bit frustrating not being able to find information properly. Personally, Laveyan Satanism is everywhere I look and I can't find much information on the other categories / theistic Satanism. Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm going to do more research on the different groups! (I'm so sorry if I said something wrong, I'm new to this)
that was a really good video. it was well researched and unbiased. The satanic panic of the 80s was a weird time. I remember people talking about records that played backwards would have messages etc. Now I know of the term pareidolia. thanks for the video.
The resurgence of demonizing a political adversary as satanic pedophiles would make a great video, explaining the origins of this recurring phenomenon and it's manipulative political purposes.
Really a very good primer on what Satanism is and the moral panic around it. There’s quite a bit more to it than what’s covered here, but that would require a very long video. As someone associated with quite a few Satanists and Luciferians, I enjoyed it. However, I do wish to state that there is at least one more division between Satanists that wasn’t mentioned here, and that is the Right Hand Path variety, and the Left Hand Path. I’m sure you, as a religious scholar, understand what that means, but for the unenlightened, the focus of the RHP is generally on the wellbeing of society and the “herd”, as we term it. If theistic, it generally includes the belief in deity as something outside the self. The Satanic Temple is often classified in this manner by some, as their focus is on the betterment of the group and societal change. Most world religions outside of Satanism in general also fall into this category. The LHP, however, focuses on the self, with little regard to society as a whole. The ultimate goal for this path is apotheosis, becoming one’s own god. The Church of Satan falls into this category, as do many individuals not associated with any groups. The key to the LHP is independence, understanding of the self, destruction of false ego, and confronting one’s own demons.
"psychiatrist turned husband", a great sign. As a neuropsycholoist who has dabbled in psychotherapy I have to ask, where did the ethics go? Likely under the pathological lies.
Recently found your channel, and I'm fan! A few months back you did a couple videos on the origins of animal sacrifice; are you planning any videos on the origins of human sacrifice?
Richard S. If a certain demographic exists they should be included. That’s like only talking about burgers and not including veggie burgers. Veggie burgers will be sad if you don’t talk about them too.
Thanks for shedding light on this. My youngest son is a Rational Satanist. After reading the Satanist Bible back in high school, he realized he identified with much of the book and lives his life accordingly. He follows the core philosophies at the heart of Satanism, which are atheism, scientific scepticism, evolutionary biology, social Darwinism, heroic individualism, meritocracy, Lex Talionis, hierarchy, pragmaticism, aesthetics, dark romantic realism, humor, carnality, Epicurean indulgence in balance with Lycurgan Spartan vitality, a Faustian will to explore cutting-edge technology tempered by a respect for the past, and a passion for wildlife and nature. He rejects all things to do with black masses, spells and anything that falls under that ilk, describing them as something not akin to the true followings of Satanic concepts and are only associated with people who want notoriety (which he feels just feeds the negative stereotype). He lives a quiet life and is one of gentlest people I know.
Lavean Satanism is probably the most accepting, kind hearted and open minded religion and its kinda sad how it’s portrayed by Christians and the movie cultures
Thanks for enlightening people, especially in the current US atmosphere. I can understand demonetization since TH-cam still doesn't have an effective way to target ads to specific content like television or print media can, but it's a shame that purely educational material like this is viewed as not being advertiser friendly. TH-cam and Google need to address their aversion to creating, funding and staffing positions that require human discretion instead of relying on half-baked AI. It's not like Google can't afford it. It's seems like most of their company, especially that which effects users, is understaffed.
Great video, some similar religious that are very interesting to look into luciferianism and anti-cosmic satanism. They're a few parallels but do differ greatly
No. Jews see Satan as a futile metaphorical figure of retaliation against Yahweh. The name originates from Hasatan (Adversary) to the Hebrew God. But because God is all powerful, there is no Adversary.
Solace The Satanist Girl Yes! Compliments on the suggestion! I have signed for his patreon as the video probably got demonetized. If you don't mind answering, considering these two kinds of Satanists which one are you?
Awesome! I read E.G. Browne's account of his conversations with the late Bābis/early Baha'is as well as some of Qurrat al-ʿAyn's poetry and was absolutely fascinated. I'm glad to see they're getting some attention!
ReligionForBreakfast Please don't leave out Subh-i-Azal and the Azali Babi's when talking about Bahai's. They still exist in Iran and else where and are trying to revitalize and challenge the negative propaganda about them ✌
why is almost every video with "What is Satanism" filled more with historical suppression rather than what IS Satanism. I didn't learn anything other than how much the media denouncements.
Look into Romantic Satanism and the French Decadent movement, which is what modern philosophical Satanism sprang out of. Theistic Satanism is highly eclectic, however, and can't be easily defined. Many Theistic Satanists are often pagans, Hindus, or even Christians (like in the Cerro Rico mines), and there are a lot of conflicting sects of Satanists with completely different rituals, philosophies, and cosmologies. Compare, for instance, the Fraternitas Saturni with the Temple of Black Light, or the Temple of Ascending Flame with the House of Delepitore. Theistic Satanism tends to be tied to goetic magic, demonology, and Gnosticism, but the nature of this association isn't always the same from even one Satanist to the next. It would be impossible to go over every competing idea.
Hello and to become a true satanist first you will need the following. One white and one black candle second a very sharp small knife a bell to call the four corners north,East , south and finally west.then sub word god with Satan or heaven with helll in the original Our Father opening prayer. Then write out that you choice to follow only Satan as your lord and master. Make a little hole or tiny cut on your thumb to fingerprint and the sign your name in blood then choose a new name closest to the name your parents gave you at birth.then call corners again to close the protective circle . Now your officially a lucferian satanist.read books on Aleister Crowley he was a satanist who communicated with Satan and real demons
As a Satanist myself, of the TST variety, I would like to see my community become more interconnected and begin producing it's own literature, while still remaining mostly decentralized and without much hierarchy or strictly enforced dogmas (perhaps mimicking what certain gnostic Christians were doing back in the day).
Thanks so much for this video. Would you agree that allegations against worship of Baal in the Torah might also be following this pattern since there is no archaeological evidence of Canaanite sacrifice of infants for example?
That was only requested once, and God said it was a test. Jepthath did sacrifice his daughter, though. In that instance, I would call it a warning against making vows rashly.
I wasn't referring to Jewish infant sacrifice but allegations in the Torah of infant sacrifice by other religions. Moloch is reffered to specifically but the behavior of other cultures in general is condemned by Hebrew law as being savage and bloodthirsty, something that archaeological evidence fails to confirm.
+Sean Nolan Exodus 22:29 “Do not hold back offerings from your granaries or your vats.“ You must give me the firstborn of your sons. Exodus 22:30 Do the same with your cattle and your sheep. Let them stay with their mothers for seven days, but give them to me on the eighth day. That wasn't the passage I was looking for. Later God gives an option in regard to sacrifice. There is a title which I can't remember, that ais the process where an exchange can be given. eg A donkey may be presented as tho for sacrifice, but can be substituted for a sheep. I guess because of the utility of a Donkey over a sheep, and that it is a more necessary tool for their daily lives. The same is offered for the first son, but the actual substitute is not given and it is left in the air.
Somewhere there it sounds like you're saying that accusations of Satanism are dying off but I feel like Qanon is one big example of this 😂 like it's probably the biggest modern example
I have some issues with the folks who don't think satanism is religious. They're making a lot of assumptions, such as that religion must be in some sense communal or must include metaphysical beliefs. At this point, I think we need to stop trying to define religion and start thinking along the lines of "if people (or the singular person) doing it call it a religion it's a religion"
TST is a recognized religion by the IRS and should be given the same rights and considerations as Christianity. I'm sure there are Christians who find that offensive. That's the point. There's no justification to give Christianity special treatment in a country that has freedom of religion.
Lots of Buddhists and Jews are also atheists (Humanistic Judaism), and they’re considered religions. And we should always believe what Geraldo Rivera says...
A lot of Satanists think Christianity is evil or messed up in some way, and they might be trying to deprogram their own Christianity or just expressing their distaste for it in general. (Or, in the case of theistic Satanists, they might just be saying they have a relationship with a being that they refer to as Satan).
RFB Thanks for your in-depth review and exposition of all things religious. Love your vids and that it's backed up referentially. I think I have now seen most of your work. Question: Is there a connection between Satan and Ba'al and Beelzebub? And have you included this in any other of your vids? Suggestion: Would love to see a review of the many and multifarious aspects of angels. Regards Michael
There is a connection depending on which Satanic temple you're talking about. We do know Beelzebub's origin as Ba'al ZeBulb, and Satanists of some varieties use him as a patron deity.
Pushing back against ostracization and stereotypes is generally a very good thing. In the context of Satanism, however, I think that they can't be looked at as mere victims in all of this. As much as I might like to be sometimes, I can't be as open-minded as ReligionForBreakfast. It's good to see things from all perspectives, yet not all perspectives are equal. And if that perspective is to take the iconography of the ultimate evil within the religion you hate the most, using said iconography as a tool in deliberately provocative attempts at "culture jamming," and then having the audacity to say that you're "just another religion," then I don't think that your perspective should be seen as equal to a Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or even atheist, Scientologist, pagan, or occultist perspective. While I wouldn't want to associate myself with either one of these types of people, I think I would rather associate myself with an "esoteric Satanist" over a "rationalist Satanist" because at least they believe in something, however ludicrous it may be. "Rationalist Satanism" sounds like Reddit atheism with extra steps. If you don't believe in God, then don't believe in God. If you want to stage a protest in the name of separation of church and state, then stage a protest in the name of separation of church and state. If you want to help young people be more rational thinkers, then help young people be more rational thinkers. But doing these things with Satan-themed statues doesn't help those causes, it just makes "rationalist" Satanists look like bullies at best and psychopaths at worst to outsiders, and makes the abusive religious authorities they're trying to hold accountable look like the better option to those outsiders. While Satanism probably should not be written off as a total joke by a TH-cam channel interested in academic inquiry to all religious practices, the religious practices where their primary reason for existing is to belittle other religious practices probably shouldn't be treated too kindly by such TH-cam channels.
Comment about how you are deceived goes here. Plus something about praying for you to see the truth. Lastly insert feelings based view with zero evidence or even the vaguest likelihood it's true.
this was posted in 2018, presumably before q-anon became prominent. if he were to make this video today he probably would have brought it up when talking about the prominence of the moral panic
Gosh I wish I had this video a week ago when I was having this debate w someone who was basing all their views of satanism on leveyan satanism. I was like, there’s more than one kind of satanism. And she was like, if you believe in Satan you’re a Christian. I was like I don’t think it’s that black & white.
I'm Christian (Nondenomimational) and I find this highly intriguing actually. It's really cool and I am gonna keep watching this guy's videos. Nice job Chief.
matthew 18:19-20 and jude 1:9. satan is nothing but a coward, but a powerful one, but only because God lets him borrow His power, to help level the playing field of their wager. Otherwise God would just mop the floor with satan. There wouldn't even be a challenge. Why michael responded to satan as he did, because argueing with satan, at that point in the wager, would have been like argueing with God. But if ur interested, the bible states that Father answers the prayers of two praying. So as two Christians, if you want to hang out with satan for a few days, to really get a feel for how stupid he really is, we can both pray together, and Father will provide you with the "experience". Why listen to others about the world's biggest loser, when you can see for urself, exactly what satanism is all about, whether it be theistic or atheistic.
@@michael-dm2bv Some people are here to learn not spread further ignorance. My question is why would anyone want to hear about the biggest narcissist (God) in the history of literature?
“Even the Ancient Romans accused the early Christians of cannibalism...” I mean, they DO claim to eat the body of Christ...
Kinda cannibalism
What ?
And then when romans became Christians they did they same thing and demonized everything that wasn't Christian... it seems to be a thing for them.
It's okay that you say this. A lot of lukewarm Christians do not even understand why they do it. I would explain it to you but I fear that you would bring questioning upon yourself and others would as well when they make a mockery of Yeshua's blood, shed for man, the Fathers mercy.
@@azazelswings6194 the watchers knew the fury that their wicked and foolish actions would bring from the great, I AM. They did not even care what would happen to us on this realm, but only for their own desire. They say themselves as such higher creation than us simple men, that they did not even take into account the consequences for us. Why would you take his name? I ask, you tell, o wiser more knowledgeable one than me?
"I am almost certain that this video has already been demon-tized."
Satan strikes again!
That's corny
@@nickdixon8115 thats why its funi
@@txrxw still corny
Sooo corny
It's the worste evil out there
Being corny
Adam west is the devil!!!
Jkjk
True lol
came here to say that
‘Psychologist turned husband’
Yeah, that checks.
Yeah, as if I needed any other reason to doubt the claims, and then I hear that. No doubt something inappropriate going on there
*Psychiatrist
@@chronikhileseven worse
@@xHTxRaptorF22why tho?
@@princeOpalite3650 love potions /j
So this is the 6th or 7th video of yours I've watched and I can't tell if you're religious or not religious. I'm not at all complaining, I actually really appreciate that because I don't sense any confirmation bias. It's refreshing to see someone just put out information on such a polarizing subject. Kudos for that.
Glad to hear it. That’s kind of the point of the whole channel: to demonstrate that anyone can study religion as an academic discipline regardless of personal feelings about God/the supernatural/etc.
@@ReligionForBreakfast So... sorry for being pushy but I would actually like to know where you stand in terms of religion or belief. As TheMad Gaytheist said, excellent job in staying unbiased,
A good scholar won't show his personal views, especially on a sensitive topic...Religionforbreakfast does it well...and it is really irrelevant as to what he believes, although the title of his channel does provide a very mild hint...😁
@@bliss45 that is not your business
Alpha Volta that’s the proper response to that question
Moral of the story: Willful ignorance about someone else’s views begets hatred of those views.
Yes I willfully dont give a f$&# about satan's hoes. But if many people from around the world start calling them out on their practices, then it's time to investigate and beget . With all the documentaries of ex satanist , theres no excuse for the ignorance.
@@DM-vt9xb next time just say your a willfully uniformed bigot and everyone will get what you're going for.
Perhaps it's the other way around, they decide to hate the views first.
ya what else is new.
@@pentelegomenon1175I fail to see how
This guy is awesome! A true, unbiased anthropologist and archeologist.
if you followed the tenants of the satanic bible you would be better than mother Teresa
Can you do a video on Luciferianism? Is it inspired by Gnostic teaching? When did it start? Does it relate to esoteric Satanism? How old is the idea that Lucifer was the light bringer to humans and that the abrahamic God was an “evil authoritarian” god?
Luciferianism is an odd duck in the satanic community because it refers to a whole bunch of really diverse groups, some of whom would call themselves satanist while others wouldn't. When I encounter Luciferians within the satanic community, they sometimes describe their belief system the way you describe, as a form of theistic satanism that places Lucifer as a giver of knowledge who stands in opposition to an authoritarian God, but I have also met people who describe themselves as Luciferian and don't acknowledge the Abrahamic God at all. There are are pagans who worship the Roman god Lucifer, and ignore his demonization altogether, just as there are plenty of babylonian pagans who worship Astarte, not the demon Ashteroth that the Christians turned her into, and Norse Pagans who worship Hel under the same logic.
So, yeah, it's complicated. Some Luciferians have a philosophy that seems very gnostic in nature, placing Lucifer in the place that Christ usually takes in these systems as a savior of humanity, subverting the will of the abrahamic God. Others are pagans worshipping an old Roman god in much the same way he was worshipped prior to being slandered by early Christendom. Others are demonolatrists who do worship the demonized version of Lucifer for various reasons. And still others are just edgelords who like to adopt the affect of demonolatry.
Egyptians wrote the bible or helios byblos or codex inscryptus and freemason stole the wisdom of Kemet...you will find the light bearer or east star...light of the world iesus, zeus etc
Doesn’t relate to your question but one time I was checking some contacts for a company I worked with and one side in them actually had the last name Morningstar
Meanwhile, I tend to have a low key chuckle whenever hearing the name "Lucifer" in context with Satan. This was ever since I learned that Rabbinic interpretations on Isaiah 14:12 referred to it simply as the planet Venus (brightest star in the sky during dawn, but soon outshined by the sun and "brought down"). It just amuses me thinking about the possibility that this passage could have been misinterpreted for millenia by the whole Christian world.
@@Nica-Ra-Wata my bother you are more confused than Confucius. How much clearer are you about the next realm now that you know this
Satanic Panic always struck me as a great band name. Well. For that kind of metal anyway
Ha, ha I can totally see it as an 80s hair metal band. 🤘
Jack Black might.
i know this comment is 2 years old but the band "ghost" released a mini album titled "7 inches of satanic panic"
There are 2 bands with this name. One is from Oslo in Norway and the other from Chicago in the US.
seems more punk to me
This is easily my favorite video you've done. Thanks for the honest dialogue. It keeps an atheist like me coming back. Keep up the good work.
Glad to hear it. I had a lot of fun researching and writing this episode. Always striving for honest dialogue.
Honest dialogue? Wtf go talk to an ex satanist to gain some truth.
@@nickhudson9166 we have our own rules, there’s 9 not 10
@@ReligionForBreakfast do you have any videos on the Militant Godless of the USSR? If not, could you please make a couple?
According to the Ghnostics Yahweh is Satan and is linked to Set in Egypt. Yahweh is certainly not a good God.
He's super hot and can talk about a complicated topic with nuance and with clear warning about irrational propaganda. I might be in love.
That's you talking about yourself on a fake account
same tho
@@ronbrennick7351 nah they're right bruv
I miss him without the beard tho 😢 He was even hotter then
Well alright then
You bring rationality, knowledge and light to all these topics, this is super important. Thank you!
Speaking of religions that are hard to define/identity, have you ever considered a video on Confucianism? It's surprising, growing up thinking that Confucianism was a school of philosophy before realizing that a lot of people don't seem to be content with seeing it as just a philosophy. It's a good case of where the western conception of religion or even philosophy is hard to apply to non-western settings.
Alvin Ong that’s a good point. I took a class on it last year and it really opened my definition of religion.
I personally see it as a school of philosophy but I can understand some of the arguments people use especially regarding the ritual aspects. Some like to point out that Confucianism has nothing to do with anything like religion but there are references to Tian/Heaven and Confucius himself in the Analects gives ritual advice to a student asking if he should prioritize sacrifices to the stove god or family god. Then on the other side you some people who define Confucianism as a religion and start applying negative stereotypes of the Catholic Church or Western religion in general onto Confucianism's history in China as if they were analogous.
Confucianism. Great example of a difficult movement to identify as religion or not. Is it a socio-political philosophy? A moral philosophy? Religion or only part of the larger concept of "traditional Chinese religion"?
I challenge my religion students to debate "is it a religion". Even for myself, this one stumps me. And even scholars of Confucianism seem on the fence about it, posing equally valid points pro and con on the question.
@@lshulman58 By western standards, I generally would describe it as a "quasi-religion".
Definitely would like to see a video on Confucianism! Also one on how it, Taoism, and Buddhism all influenced one another (similar to the Shinto/Buddhism one).
I’m glad you actually mention Theistic Satanism, since no one else seems to know or want to.
Whomever believes and worships a literal satan is an idoit. He doesn't exist he was made by man. As a boogy man. To scare people into believing there religion to control people. Satan is just a symbol.
@@mrlearningscholar4078 yeah sure whatever. Clearly you have no understanding of it.
@@mrlearningscholar4078 live and let live bro. If that's what they choose to believe regardless if it's a skydaddy Or satan or thor so be it.
@@GavinMercer people can worship an omnipotent being called Satan if they want, it doesnt matter because magic doesnt exist. I worship Voldemort and I believe he actually exists. Does that make you afraid? 😂
@@satan6412 please make a better point cause that one was just dumb
Hey! You're blowing our cover! Shoo! Shoo!
"The moral panic seems to be tapering off"
*me: "i know this has gotta be before 2020"
Did it come back? I missed that.
@@ems7623 qanon?
@@ems7623 look up spirit cooking
"Psychiatrist-turned-husband"
Boy that sounds ethical
It happens. But you do wonder how, don't you ...
It's finally arrived \o/ Thank you for the awesome video, Andrew. And I'm glad to help your channel :D
Thanks for the suggestion and your support!!
Satan sends his gratitude !
SHAZBAT414 please take your racist conspiracies elsewhere
This is love in the truest sense! Two coming together for the purpose of creation. I love it!
i cant understand this … i mean its satan …there is no worst way to promote a philosophy than thrue the king of all evil …why dont you use ANYTHING else as a symbol ??? than the people would not see u people the way they see u now …i dont get this …it makes no scense to me …
Growing up, Satanism were subjects of horror movies, jokes, targets of witch hunts during the Satanic Panic years & so on. During my army days, a member of the chain of command asked me if I was involved with human & animal sacrifice. I asked why. The colonel said because that I'm a fan of heavy metal and a regular of gothic events. I responded, "I'm Roman Catholic & hold the rank of captain with an active security clearance. If I'm involved in that would I be working this job?" After that I said yes to everything ridiculous.
Could you do a video on Thelema? I love your choice of topics but I really want to see one on that. Big fan!
NeroLizard oh yeah, please do one on Crowley, you could do a special on the Plymouth brethren, and then Crowley after thrash to show the religious tradition in which Crowley was raised
That would be an interesting subject to try to cram into 14 minutes lol. Even most Thelemites I know can't really agree on what Thelema is.
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law.
thank you so much for this articulate, well-researched explanation
If heavy metal music is satanic, then your parents or grandparents are going to have to stop listening to the Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, and a lot of other artists that they like.
All Religions Should be Respected and Learned About.
☪️ islam - muslims
✝️ christianity - christians
⚛️ atheism - atheist
𖤐 satanism - satanist
🔯 judaism - jewish
🕉️ hinduism - hindu
You included Satanism as a religion, but not Buddhism? Weird.
@@chronikhiles probly just missed it on accident. I give them the benefit of the doubt. I also think its funny how the satanist logo is the only one not surrounded in purple lol.
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What about free spirituality?
and all other religions, (eg, paganism, etc.)
Hmm people still did this.
The Roman Christians did that to Gnostics mandaeans, Manichaeans and later to the polytheistic romans themselves
Great video! I do miss mentioning of the fact that world domination and secretly controlling the world are two of the most common tropes used in anti-semitism as well so the similarities just go on and on!
A lot of things are anti-semitism, Trump just turned criticism of the judaic religion into anti-semitism, by law.
LOVE the heavy metal tag at the end!
I would be interested in seeing a video that divulges into actual Satanists beliefs and ideas, such as explaining what black magic is, talking about the core principals of Satanism as a philosophy, etc.
This current video does not seem to really answer the question of what Satanism(s) actually are, but more on the idea of what a witch hunt it is, and how there was one that was based on the idea of satanic conspiracy back in the 70's 80's and 90's. Not saying that is not interesting at all, but, it does not really go into the actual beliefs and practices of various different denominations of Satanism, like what tends to be covered in videos about other religions.
Hm when o think about Satan I kind of feel like siding with satanism as a form of rebellion. You actually mentioned that, it’s pretty cool that actual societies like that exist
well very basicly..it means love my self and like friends and strangers and hate garbage.
Yeah you got the point 🫶
Thank you for talking about how diverse Satanism really is. I have a 50/50 belief in both esoteric and rational Satanism. I know I can't confirm what I believe through science, so on a daily basis I rely on science and reason to make informed decisions about politics, morality, etc. I use the esoteric side of Satanism as a means for self-improvement by using it as a dramatic framework to examine parts of my psychology that were repressed and heavily damaged by dealing with past emotional abuse.
There's plenty of Satanists who insist that they are the only "real Satanists", and esoteric Satanists tend to be discriminated against the most.
I’m somewhat confused, wasn’t Satan a character invented by Christians or Jews? If so, how was he turned into a deity to worship? If not, do you know where the idea of Satan came from in history? I can’t find it in my google searches
They mock Christianity of course they’re gonna be discriminated against
Very interesting to hear what you extract and use this religion/term/philosophy for. I’m Christian myself and first thing I was taught when I left the church was to stop condemning people. I believe and have friends to prove my point that the majority of atheists act more like God would want people to act, than religious people. Very insightful to hear from someone firsthand what they actually practice on it.
Before I’m crucified here in the comments: my faith in Christ is so strong that I’m very conscious that nothing will ever get between He and myself. Citing Paul: And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God’s love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow-not even the powers of hell can separate us from God’s love. No power in the sky above or in the earth below-indeed, nothing in all creation will ever be able to separate us from the love of God that is revealed in Christ Jesus our Lord.
So begone before saying anything.
@@teddyrankin8504 if my mere existence is enough to "mock" Christianity, then Christians sound very insecure.
@@WhoTookMyMirrexactly
Thank you for this video! I sincerely appreciate your respectful approach and thorough research. :D
Great Video! I have some (hopefully) constructive criticism. It's very minor, but having a small part of your mic in the shot is a little distracting. Either use it to take up space or place it out of frame! Appreciate the content and keep at it!
Really?
Really hard to unsee once you see it.
Y did u do this to me.
I was kind of dreading to watch this since so often videos/articles/etc about satanism fall into simple gliches but ended up happy that the video was informative and quite well-researched. Of course, 7 minute video on any subject will always only scratch the surface of any subject but this is certainly one of the best primers into the subject for people who are interested in it. As far as the subculture/religion thing, I view satanism as similar term as 'abrahamic religions' where there are three major branches and those have their own sub-brances (judaism, christianity, islam (in order of historic appearance, not in any 'this is better than this' thing). Of course outside academia I think discussion is satanism a religion or a subculture to be bit pointless.
Also, I find the esoteric/exoteric grouping bit limiting (as dualistic groupings usually are) since there are satanist groups that don't really clearly fall into either category. The one I belong to (star of azazel), for example, don't really state if satan is, according to the group, a real being, a symbol, or such and members aren't expected to be theistic or anything. There are members who are, if not atheistic certainly agnostic and there are members who believe in satan and other divinities. As such, I don't think the group neatly falls into either category.
You mentioned being part of a Satanist group that doesn’t directly state whether Satan is real or not, which begs the question: why would non-Christians even consider believing in a being that was supposedly invented by Christians? Did the idea for Satan come from somewhere else and enter Christianity later? Do you have any info about this? I can’t find anything in my google searches
I just wanted to say that I find the complexity of Satanism so fascinating. But also a bit frustrating not being able to find information properly. Personally, Laveyan Satanism is everywhere I look and I can't find much information on the other categories / theistic Satanism. Thanks for sharing your experience, I'm going to do more research on the different groups! (I'm so sorry if I said something wrong, I'm new to this)
why would this video be demonetized?
We really need a alternative to youtube...this is unacceptable
TH-cam equates any complaints with “Alex Jones” material now. 🙄
Great channel, new subscriber here. Makes me miss college. My favorite class: Pre-modern history of Witchcraft. XD
Sounds like a fun class!
that was a really good video. it was well researched and unbiased. The satanic panic of the 80s was a weird time. I remember people talking about records that played backwards would have messages etc. Now I know of the term pareidolia. thanks for the video.
Reminds me of that Spy Kids movie where the thumb characters spoke backwards
I remember Anton LaVey dressing up in silly clothes & having his picture taken to shock & annoy people. Reminded me of Aleister Crowley.
The resurgence of demonizing a political adversary as satanic pedophiles would make a great video, explaining the origins of this recurring phenomenon and it's manipulative political purposes.
Yeah it would !
Really a very good primer on what Satanism is and the moral panic around it. There’s quite a bit more to it than what’s covered here, but that would require a very long video. As someone associated with quite a few Satanists and Luciferians, I enjoyed it.
However, I do wish to state that there is at least one more division between Satanists that wasn’t mentioned here, and that is the Right Hand Path variety, and the Left Hand Path. I’m sure you, as a religious scholar, understand what that means, but for the unenlightened, the focus of the RHP is generally on the wellbeing of society and the “herd”, as we term it. If theistic, it generally includes the belief in deity as something outside the self. The Satanic Temple is often classified in this manner by some, as their focus is on the betterment of the group and societal change. Most world religions outside of Satanism in general also fall into this category.
The LHP, however, focuses on the self, with little regard to society as a whole. The ultimate goal for this path is apotheosis, becoming one’s own god. The Church of Satan falls into this category, as do many individuals not associated with any groups. The key to the LHP is independence, understanding of the self, destruction of false ego, and confronting one’s own demons.
"psychiatrist turned husband", a great sign. As a neuropsycholoist who has dabbled in psychotherapy I have to ask, where did the ethics go? Likely under the pathological lies.
Recently found your channel, and I'm fan!
A few months back you did a couple videos on the origins of animal sacrifice; are you planning any videos on the origins of human sacrifice?
Yes that is in the works!
Druze or Mandaeans please
PathOfAvraham Druze please
What i find funny about Druze, is that they worship a monarch that used to be known as the Mad Caliph.
Excellent vid my dude. This was definitely a subject that needed a purely neutral approach.
To me there are three categories of Satanist: Atheists, Edgy Teens Who Think It’s Cool, and Actual Satanist.
KALEIDO jess Actually,that's not a personnal opinion.It's a general truth.
Your second category is present in every radical movement, I'd leave it out of the list.
Richard S. I’ll include them since they exist.
OK, but it's your only observation that isn't in the video. I just thought it rather pointless.
Richard S. If a certain demographic exists they should be included. That’s like only talking about burgers and not including veggie burgers. Veggie burgers will be sad if you don’t talk about them too.
I wish public school had captured my interest as this channel has. I may have shown up.
i feel really wanted after realizing what it was really about
As always, well done and thank you for the insightful video
Thanks for shedding light on this. My youngest son is a Rational Satanist. After reading the Satanist Bible back in high school, he realized he identified with much of the book and lives his life accordingly. He follows the core philosophies at the heart of Satanism, which are atheism, scientific scepticism, evolutionary biology, social Darwinism, heroic individualism, meritocracy, Lex Talionis, hierarchy, pragmaticism, aesthetics, dark romantic realism, humor, carnality, Epicurean indulgence in balance with Lycurgan Spartan vitality, a Faustian will to explore cutting-edge technology tempered by a respect for the past, and a passion for wildlife and nature. He rejects all things to do with black masses, spells and anything that falls under that ilk, describing them as something not akin to the true followings of Satanic concepts and are only associated with people who want notoriety (which he feels just feeds the negative stereotype). He lives a quiet life and is one of gentlest people I know.
Lavean Satanism is probably the most accepting, kind hearted and open minded religion and its kinda sad how it’s portrayed by Christians and the movie cultures
Your youngest son is a disappointment
@@generalrotholz977 you're a disappointment bashing on someone's child who they are proud of.
@Bronze Spectre from what I understand satanism was meant originally in the literal Hebrew definition. Opponent or opposition
Could you make a video on the difference between Satanism and Luciferianism?
Great video! And a big "Hail Satan!" to you from a proud TST member. Love your channel! Keep up the good work!
I’ve wondered what’s TST stand for?
@@sanicleo2382 The Satanic Temple ;)
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@@sanicleo2382the satanic temple ,that’s what it stands for
This was extremely informative! Thank you for sharing this info
Sad truth is Most people will NOT do their Research!!!!
What do you believe?
Sadly yes.
Yeah they'll just blame us and our hell daddy for all bad things that happen :(
Hi their, an atheist and big fan of the show. I love seeing good faith discuss of different belief structures. Keep it up.
Thanks for enlightening people, especially in the current US atmosphere. I can understand demonetization since TH-cam still doesn't have an effective way to target ads to specific content like television or print media can, but it's a shame that purely educational material like this is viewed as not being advertiser friendly. TH-cam and Google need to address their aversion to creating, funding and staffing positions that require human discretion instead of relying on half-baked AI. It's not like Google can't afford it. It's seems like most of their company, especially that which effects users, is understaffed.
This covered a lot of good info, good job!
Been interested in satanism lately (im an atheist) this is very informative
I just recently became satanist
Great video, some similar religious that are very interesting to look into luciferianism and anti-cosmic satanism. They're a few parallels but do differ greatly
Not sure about y'all, but I 100% agree that: Knowledge = the Greatest Gift
Especially when the alternative is blissful ignorance.
Great video! Can you please do an explainer on Baphomet?
Research eliphas levi for true meaning
@@kd90237 Why do satanists use his image, do you know? He looks pretty badass.
@@11kravitzn this question I don't know but like all occult symbols they get demonized to stop people learning their true meaning
@@kd90237 True. I heard that "Baphomet" is itself a corruption of "Mohammed".
@@kd90237REAL
Is that a Korean flag behind you? Great videos by the way, I started with the one on demons and now I'm hooked
Awesome, welcome to the channel! Yeah it’s the Korean flag. My brother studied abroad there.
Does the Christian story of Lucifer actually line up with the Tanakh...
The new Anime Christianity? Kind of.
The original Manga Christianity? Yes.
@@John-oq6fe haha well said, sir
No. Jews see Satan as a futile metaphorical figure of retaliation against Yahweh. The name originates from Hasatan (Adversary) to the Hebrew God. But because God is all powerful, there is no Adversary.
Very objective analysis. GOOD JOB!
Thank you so much for this video! This is a question that I always had.
Glad to hear that! I've asked him to make this video, to help us Satanists inform others that we're not evil >^-^
Solace The Satanist Girl Yes! Compliments on the suggestion! I have signed for his patreon as the video probably got demonetized. If you don't mind answering, considering these two kinds of Satanists which one are you?
I'm an Atheistic Satanist, a member of The Satanic Temple to be precise :)
*whispers* Come to the Dark Side, we've got cookies
@@paradisecityX0 You're the only one being spiteful
Could you cover Baha'i ? It's the religion that got me off my atheism.
I'm planning a Baha'i video. I visited the Baha'i gardens in Haifa two months ago and got lots of video footage.
Awesome! I read E.G. Browne's account of his conversations with the late Bābis/early Baha'is as well as some of Qurrat al-ʿAyn's poetry and was absolutely fascinated. I'm glad to see they're getting some attention!
Now I'm curious 😅
xspager same!
ReligionForBreakfast
Please don't leave out Subh-i-Azal and the Azali Babi's when talking about Bahai's. They still exist in Iran and else where and are trying to revitalize and challenge the negative propaganda about them ✌
why is almost every video with "What is Satanism" filled more with historical suppression rather than what IS Satanism. I didn't learn anything other than how much the media denouncements.
Look into Romantic Satanism and the French Decadent movement, which is what modern philosophical Satanism sprang out of.
Theistic Satanism is highly eclectic, however, and can't be easily defined. Many Theistic Satanists are often pagans, Hindus, or even Christians (like in the Cerro Rico mines), and there are a lot of conflicting sects of Satanists with completely different rituals, philosophies, and cosmologies. Compare, for instance, the Fraternitas Saturni with the Temple of Black Light, or the Temple of Ascending Flame with the House of Delepitore.
Theistic Satanism tends to be tied to goetic magic, demonology, and Gnosticism, but the nature of this association isn't always the same from even one Satanist to the next. It would be impossible to go over every competing idea.
how do you become a satanist? i'm really interested in it and i don't know if i can just call myself a satanist or if i have to do anything to be one.
Hello and to become a true satanist first you will need the following. One white and one black candle second a very sharp small knife a bell to call the four corners north,East , south and finally west.then sub word god with Satan or heaven with helll in the original Our Father opening prayer. Then write out that you choice to follow only Satan as your lord and master. Make a little hole or tiny cut on your thumb to fingerprint and the sign your name in blood then choose a new name closest to the name your parents gave you at birth.then call corners again to close the protective circle . Now your officially a lucferian satanist.read books on Aleister Crowley he was a satanist who communicated with Satan and real demons
This is a fun informative video. I wonder how you feel about this video after watching the news lately lols 🤣
As a Satanist myself, of the TST variety, I would like to see my community become more interconnected and begin producing it's own literature, while still remaining mostly decentralized and without much hierarchy or strictly enforced dogmas (perhaps mimicking what certain gnostic Christians were doing back in the day).
Maybe you idiots can stop killing animals and humans to "sacrifice" them
@@Evilsilentresident we don't do that.
@@komrookmetmy465 oh wow you just convinced me you guys dont do that with that response...
@@Evilsilentresident If you would like to know anything about our beliefs and practices, feel free to ask me.
@@Evilsilentresident yeah because all other beliefs that arent bad are bad
Goshshhssh im so obsessed w this channel
I am a Christian who is trying to get an unbiased understanding
Thank you for not trying to force your religion. There's to many people that judge me for being a satanist
@@katherinecomesback um wtf
@@ayA.-ff4lh do you even know what satanism is ?
Thanks so much for this video. Would you agree that allegations against worship of Baal in the Torah might also be following this pattern since there is no archaeological evidence of Canaanite sacrifice of infants for example?
There is evidence in the Old Testament that the Jews would sacrifice their first born sons. It is an order from God.
That was only requested once, and God said it was a test. Jepthath did sacrifice his daughter, though. In that instance, I would call it a warning against making vows rashly.
I wasn't referring to Jewish infant sacrifice but allegations in the Torah of infant sacrifice by other religions. Moloch is reffered to specifically but the behavior of other cultures in general is condemned by Hebrew law as being savage and bloodthirsty, something that archaeological evidence fails to confirm.
My comment was directed towards David Frisken, not you. Sorry if that wasn't clear.
+Sean Nolan
Exodus 22:29 “Do not hold back offerings from your granaries or your vats.“ You must give me the firstborn of your sons.
Exodus 22:30 Do the same with your cattle and your sheep. Let them stay with their mothers for seven days, but give them to me on the eighth day.
That wasn't the passage I was looking for. Later God gives an option in regard to sacrifice. There is a title which I can't remember, that ais the process where an exchange can be given. eg A donkey may be presented as tho for sacrifice, but can be substituted for a sheep. I guess because of the utility of a Donkey over a sheep, and that it is a more necessary tool for their daily lives. The same is offered for the first son, but the actual substitute is not given and it is left in the air.
Somewhere there it sounds like you're saying that accusations of Satanism are dying off but I feel like Qanon is one big example of this 😂 like it's probably the biggest modern example
Thank you for making this interesting video
I have some issues with the folks who don't think satanism is religious. They're making a lot of assumptions, such as that religion must be in some sense communal or must include metaphysical beliefs. At this point, I think we need to stop trying to define religion and start thinking along the lines of "if people (or the singular person) doing it call it a religion it's a religion"
I'am currently binge watching your channel : Excellent work! Keep'em coming! Thx
TST is a recognized religion by the IRS and should be given the same rights and considerations as Christianity. I'm sure there are Christians who find that offensive. That's the point. There's no justification to give Christianity special treatment in a country that has freedom of religion.
As a matter of fact one of the rules of the Church of Satan (Laveyan satanism) is that you're not allowed to harm children.
Lots of Buddhists and Jews are also atheists (Humanistic Judaism), and they’re considered religions.
And we should always believe what Geraldo Rivera says...
Hey I was just curious, why is there a Korean flag behind you?
Yeah, I noticed that too!
4:35 ”where there’s smoke, there’s usually fire”
Ah, Geraldo. Never could quite get a grasp on the facts.
But really couldn't they find a better symbol that doesn't raise suspicion
Den Antori The whole point is to raise suspicion. Most Satanists are trolls and it is very funny watching theists get trolled by Satanists.
A lot of Satanists think Christianity is evil or messed up in some way, and they might be trying to deprogram their own Christianity or just expressing their distaste for it in general. (Or, in the case of theistic Satanists, they might just be saying they have a relationship with a being that they refer to as Satan).
So basically the satanists are anti religion?
Den Antori Anti most religions with gods or supernatural beings.
Very interesting video
We have our reformers too. Watch. LaVey opened the floodgates but he has no authority or control over the waters that have come gushing out.
RFB
Thanks for your in-depth review and exposition of all things religious. Love your vids and that it's backed up referentially. I think I have now seen most of your work.
Question: Is there a connection between Satan and Ba'al and Beelzebub? And have you included this in any other of your vids?
Suggestion: Would love to see a review of the many and multifarious aspects of angels.
Regards Michael
There is a connection depending on which Satanic temple you're talking about. We do know Beelzebub's origin as Ba'al ZeBulb, and Satanists of some varieties use him as a patron deity.
Well rounded, thank you.
Pushing back against ostracization and stereotypes is generally a very good thing. In the context of Satanism, however, I think that they can't be looked at as mere victims in all of this. As much as I might like to be sometimes, I can't be as open-minded as ReligionForBreakfast. It's good to see things from all perspectives, yet not all perspectives are equal. And if that perspective is to take the iconography of the ultimate evil within the religion you hate the most, using said iconography as a tool in deliberately provocative attempts at "culture jamming," and then having the audacity to say that you're "just another religion," then I don't think that your perspective should be seen as equal to a Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Mormon, or even atheist, Scientologist, pagan, or occultist perspective. While I wouldn't want to associate myself with either one of these types of people, I think I would rather associate myself with an "esoteric Satanist" over a "rationalist Satanist" because at least they believe in something, however ludicrous it may be. "Rationalist Satanism" sounds like Reddit atheism with extra steps. If you don't believe in God, then don't believe in God. If you want to stage a protest in the name of separation of church and state, then stage a protest in the name of separation of church and state. If you want to help young people be more rational thinkers, then help young people be more rational thinkers. But doing these things with Satan-themed statues doesn't help those causes, it just makes "rationalist" Satanists look like bullies at best and psychopaths at worst to outsiders, and makes the abusive religious authorities they're trying to hold accountable look like the better option to those outsiders. While Satanism probably should not be written off as a total joke by a TH-cam channel interested in academic inquiry to all religious practices, the religious practices where their primary reason for existing is to belittle other religious practices probably shouldn't be treated too kindly by such TH-cam channels.
The black metal band Deathspell Omega has an interesting interpretation of esoteric/theistic Satanism.
Comment about how you are deceived goes here.
Plus something about praying for you to see the truth.
Lastly insert feelings based view with zero evidence or even the vaguest likelihood it's true.
this was posted in 2018, presumably before q-anon became prominent. if he were to make this video today he probably would have brought it up when talking about the prominence of the moral panic
This, posted after the 2016 capitol attack?
We need a new holiday for the appreciation of Michael Aquino's eyebrows.
Here's a suggestion: Clips about Karaite Jews, Ahmadi Muslims, Christian Science, and the Church of Latter Day Saints!
As a satanist, thank you for explaining this so well!
You need Jesus before it’s too late Laura, your soul will belong to Satan for eternity if you do not turn away. And he is not very kind.
@@ericbooth3393 did you watch the video?
@@laura-ou6bg i think he's being sarcastic
@laura Me too! What is your branch of satanism? I'm with TST.
@@rhotas6002 The Satanic Temple :)
Why would this video be demonetized?
Dr Henry: the moral panic seems to be tapering off...
Q supporters: hold my crazy beer....
Oh goodness.. it IS possible within hypnotherapy to let a client 'bring up' false memories like being sexual abused or tortured...
Gosh I wish I had this video a week ago when I was having this debate w someone who was basing all their views of satanism on leveyan satanism. I was like, there’s more than one kind of satanism. And she was like, if you believe in Satan you’re a Christian. I was like I don’t think it’s that black & white.
I consider myself a Satanist not part of the specific group I just like the wisdom I can collect from the devil
It targeted my hobby, Dungeons & Dragons, heavily.
As a fan of another game demonized by moral panic, this Warcraft player salutes you. o7
Great video, as usual!
I'm Christian (Nondenomimational) and I find this highly intriguing actually. It's really cool and I am gonna keep watching this guy's videos.
Nice job Chief.
matthew 18:19-20 and jude 1:9.
satan is nothing but a coward, but a powerful one, but only because God lets him borrow His power, to help level the playing field of their wager.
Otherwise God would just mop the floor with satan. There wouldn't even be a challenge.
Why michael responded to satan as he did, because argueing with satan, at that point in the wager, would have been like argueing with God.
But if ur interested, the bible states that Father answers the prayers of two praying. So as two Christians, if you want to hang out with satan for a few days, to really get a feel for how stupid he really is, we can both pray together, and Father will provide you with the "experience".
Why listen to others about the world's biggest loser, when you can see for urself, exactly what satanism is all about, whether it be theistic or atheistic.
@@michael-dm2bv Some people are here to learn not spread further ignorance. My question is why would anyone want to hear about the biggest narcissist (God) in the history of literature?
@@Moszan they wouldn't. 144,000 vs 7 billion math.
@@michael-dm2bv oh god not the bible verses
@@Moszan may christ bless you and forgive your sins