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  • The Satanic Panic – Then and Now

    The Satanic Panic – Then and Now

    Today at 7pm eastern, I will be on the Hail and Horns live broadcast at Trovo (you can visit here), discussing the Satanic Panic. In light of this discussion, I wrote this post outlining some of the dark facts about this grim time in America, both past and present.

    It is surprising at how many Satanist don’t know the history of the Satanic Panic. It could be that since the late 90’s and early 2000’s Satanism had evolved to be more accessible through books, online forums and through new groups that had formed. These new Satanists often weren’t aware of the dark history of the Satanic Panic that happened decades prior.

    A Moral Panic Lasting Centuries

    The Satanic Panic was (and is) a moral panic. A moral panic is described as ‘A mass movement based on the false or exaggerated perception that some cultural behavior or group of people is dangerously deviant and poses a threat to society’s values and interests.”1

    The most famous example of this was the Witchcraft trials that spread throughout Europe and North America. Lasting from the 14th century to the 17th century, the Witchcraft trials of Europe executed an estimated 100,000 people, mostly women, who were put to death for crimes which they were innocent of2.

    The Witchcraft Trials of America came about at the tail end of this killing spree. It is estimated that 200 people in Salem, Massachusetts were accused of practicing witchcraft. Of these, 20 people were put to death for their supposed crimes. It was the perfect storm of social, religious and political uncertainty that lead the people of that time to seek out what they thought was witches who were causing problems in society. The basis of the prosecutions were based on the infamous Malleus Maleficarum book, that sought to point out the various ways that witches could be identified.

    Two things that this moral panic has in common with the modern Satanic panic is that it was a social movement Matthew Hopkinscaused by political and social unrest, fueled by the media. In the age of the Salem trials, it was the Puritan belief that spiritual forces were causing the ills of society – everything from sickness to crop failures was blamed on witches and the devil. And this belief was fueled by the media of the time. Books like the Discovery of Witches by Matthew Hopkins, and the Malleus Maleficarum by Catholic Church inquisitors Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger, were widely used as prosecution manuals3.

    Fast forward 276 years to our modern time. In 1983, the perfect storm of social uncertainty, and religious fervor involved with politics once again manifested in America.

    In the 1980s, women had more freedom and were entering the work force in record numbers. Because of this, women were forced to seek out child care, and so the daycare industry became useful for working mothers. At the same time, because of this, women were at fault for “abandoning” their children to strangers.

    We can also blame this shift of social values on the rise of right wing evangelicals who embraced and backed Regan in the 1980s, leading to his election win. America had suffered through the Vietnam war and other problems of the 1960s and 70s, and so having a group of religious people backing the president was a new idea and seemed morally appealing4. It is from this political and social era where the Satanic Panic of modern times evolved.

    The Breakthrough Case

    McMartinThe breakthrough case that brought it all to light was the 1983 McMartin Preschool case. This was the longest and most expensive trial in American history. They took seven years and 15 million dollars investigating claims of sexual abuse at a preschool5.

    First reported by a mother, Judy Johnson, the accusations were bizarre – where the children were transported to a church to watch a baby’s beheading, forcing them to drink blood, underground tunnels, suggestive photo sessions, kidnapping, and animal sacrifices.

    It was later found that Judy Johnson, the woman who first reported the abuse, suffered from schizophrenia, but by then it was too late. The over 200 parents of the school began to have their children interrogated by police and psychologists. In this scenario, like throughout the whole Satanic Panic, the parents and authorities wanted to be the hero, to protect children.

    In time, over 400 children were interviewed in this case using a variety of techniques. From rewarding them, to using leading questions, and hours long interviews that ended with most children just agreeing to what they had been asked to say, prosecutors built a case. However, searches of the homes and preschool did not produce any evidence. There were no photographs as claimed, no secret rooms, no tunnels. With the case being widely publicized, in a poll, it was found that 87% of the public who knew about the case thought that the people involved were guilty, despite the very questionable testimony from children and the lack of evidence.

    By then the damage had been done, and America fell in love with finding the devil in every facet of society. From movies, to books, music and games, somehow the religious right thought that Satan was influencing America’s youth through an underground cult.

    The Modern Witchfinder Manual

    Michelle RemembersThe book that gave these lawyers, investigators, psychiatrists and counselors fuel was Michelle Remembers. Written by Canadian psychiatrist Lawrence Padzer. In this story, Michelle Proby recounts her experiences of being held and tortured by a Satanic cult. Much like the Malleus Malifecarum of the Witchcraft trials, “Michelle Remembers” became a literal template for how investigator and psychologists handled these kinds of cases. His book was used by cult investigators and was even endorsed by the Catholic Church!Years later, Michelle married Lawrence after they made over a million dollars from their book deal.

    And, it was professionals like Dr Bennett Braun, a psychiatrist, who pioneered the practice of gathered confessions or stories from patients. Labeled as “Satanic Abuse Disorder”, Dr Braun (among other doctors of the time) used hypnosis, drugs that cause hallucinations, and chemicals like sodium amytal (‘truth serum’) to extract stories from patients7.

    Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, over 12,000 accusations of abuse surfaced, and over 200 people were charged with Satanic Worship on Oprahcrimes. Nationally broadcast specials on 20/20 and on talk shows like Oprah and Geraldo fueled America’s morbid interest in these non-existent cults. Without getting too detailed, the long history of the Satanic Panic includes people that are still imprisoned or had been released recently.

    For instance, in 2018, Dan and Francis Keller were finally released after spending 25 years in prison. They were awarded 3.4 million dollars upon their release and exoneration. They spent twenty-five years in prison for a crime that never happened, thanks to a doctors false testimony. The doctor later admitted the mistake8.

    Pizzagate and Qanon – Right Wing Conspiracy Theories

    But as interest in these cases waned, they never really truly disappeared. There is till to this day an undercurrent of conspiracy theories that fuel the idea that Satanic cults are kidnapping, enslaving and killing children. Except this time, the targets aren’t preschool teachers, they are political figures.

    The same ideas, same stories have shifted to politics where the religious right are accusing the left wing of participating in a secret cabal of baby killing. Born from the conspiracy theory of ‘Pizzagate”, hacked emails were made to seem encoded with information that high ranking democrats were involved in child trafficking and Satanic rituals.

    The center of this ring was supposedly at a pizza establishment in Washington DC. The rumors were spread throughout social media, where it finally took a dangerous turn. A man showed up with a rifle to investigate the claims himself, shooting inside the building. The owner and staff, and even neighboring businesses were sent death threats by these ‘heroic’ internet warriors who believed in the conspiracy. The conspiracy spread so far that even celebrities like Alex Jones started using it as a focus for his show9.

    These ideas started to surface in 2017 through the group known as Qanon. Formed in the internet wastebasket known as 4chan, Quanon started as a few posts by anonymous people who claimed that they knew what the president was doing in secret, and that they also knew how the democrats were secretly running everything through a worldwide Satanic cult.

    QanonThe story evolved to include celebrities, movie stars and musicians, who were all, according to Qanon, rich, famous, powerful and kept youthful by drinking the blood of children. The extracted blood was called ‘adrenochrome’. What is so frightening and stupid is that the effects of ‘adrenocrhome’ are fictional. Authors wrote about it in fictional stories, like Aduolus Huxley (Doors of Perception), and Anthony Burgess’ Clockwork Orange, and Hunter S Thompson’s Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. It is widely known to be debunked as a fictional exaggeration10.

    What is so sad about all of this is the many lives that were ruined because of these false accusations. Innocent people had their lives ruined. Children suffered the most. And even today, Quanon, while claiming to care about children, has no interest in pursuing abuse where it is really found in America – in Churches and social institutions like Boy and Girl Scouts. The truth of the situation is sad but it’s not as exciting as believing that there is some secret cabal behind all of the evil in the world. And so today even in the information age, the disinformation campaign against Satanism (real or imagined), continues.

     

    Trigger warning. Please be aware that some of the references for this article contain graphic and sensitive materials

    References:

    1. Oxford Reference, Moral Panic https://www.oxfordreference.com/view/10.1093/oi/authority.20110803100208829 (accessed 07/08/21)
    2. Witchcraft Trials Timeline https://www.dcba-pa.org/pdfs/eventAds/Witchcraft%20Trials%20Timeline.pdf (PDF, accessed 07/08/21)
    3. Matthew Hopkins Witch-Finder General, Compiled by George Knowles, http://www.witchtrials.co.uk/matthew.html (accessed 07/08/21)
    4. Religion and Right-Wing Politics: How Evangelicals Reshaped Elections, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/10/28/us/religion-politics-evangelicals.html (accessed 07/08/21)
    5. The McMartin Preschool Abuse Trial: A Commentary by Doug Linder (2003) http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/mcmartin/mcmartinaccount.html (accessed 07/08/21)
    6. The destructive conspiracy theory that Victoria unleashed upon the world – Capital Daily https://www.capitaldaily.ca/news/satanic-ritual-abuse-michelle-remembers-lawrence-pazder-victoria (accessed 07/08/21)
    7. ‘Satanic Abuse’ Disorder Pioneer Comes Under Fire, By Martha Irvine, March 7, 1999, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-mar-07-mn-14693-story.html (accessed 07/08/21)
    8. Texas Couple Exonerated 25 Years After Being Convicted Of Lurid Crimes That Never Happened, By Jordan Smith, The Intercept, 2017,  https://theintercept.com/2017/06/20/texas-couple-exonerated-25-years-after-being-convicted-of-lurid-crimes-that-never-happened/ (accessed 07/08/21)
    9. Wiki: Pizzagate Timeline https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pizzagate_conspiracy_theory (accessed 07/08/21)
    10. Wiki: Adrenochrome ((https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adrenochrome))

    Remember that today on 7/9/21 at 7pm eastern, I will be on the Hail and Horns live broadcast at Trovo (you can visit here), discussing the Satanic Panic. Join us! And if you liked this article, please share:

  • Lilith – The Mother of Demons

    Lilith – The Mother of Demons

    Happy Mother’s Day to my friends and fans!

    On this mothers day we honor the mother of demons, Lilith – and her sisters.

    Ancient sources of the Jewish Talmud tell us that Lilith was Adam’s first wife, but her sources are much more ancient Lilith Woodcut Ernst Barlachthan that. She originates from the lands of Sumer ,Assyria and Babylon. In more ancient times she was known as a demon of winds and storms, known as the Lilitu.

    In rabbinic writings Lilith was known to be the mother of the offspring from her union with Adam. These offspring were known as cambion – a human and demonic half breed. When she left the garden of Eden and became a consort to Samael, she bore more demonic children who came to be known as incubi and succubi.

    Lilith was not the only one to bear demon children. She had three other sisters who also had lain with human men and crated demonic offspring.

    The first sister to Lilith is Naamah. In the legends of the Zohar, after Cain kills Abel, it is Adam who separates from Lilith for 130 years. However, Lilith and Naamah continued to seduce Adam and they both bore his children, cambion, who brought disease into this world.

    Not only this, Nammah along with Lilith is known to be one of the four wives of Samael (the ha-satan and angel of death in Talmudic scripture).

    The second sister to Lilith who is also a mother of demons is the succubus Eisheth. In the greatest sense she is Eishethassociated as the Whore of Babylon, the mother of death and abominations.

    There is also Agrat Bat Mahlat, known as the Daughter of Lilith, in Jewish mythos. In legend, she is also one of the four wives and consorts of Samael. Known as the angel of Sacred Prostitution, she visited King Solomon disguised as a troop of lustful women. He trapped them in a magic lamp and banished it to the caves of the Dead Sea. When the lamp was discovered by king David she was awakened, and she mated with him. Their union brought forth the cambion, the human-demon child known as Asmodeus.

    So on this mother’s day, honor the four Mothers of Demons who bring the feminine force into this world! They represent all that is to be feared and fascinated by the essence of woman.

  • My heart is broken…

    My heart is broken…

    It is with a heavy heart that I come to my fans, friends and loved ones here on Facebook to let you all know…that my husband, lover and friend had been diagnosed with liver cancer, about a week ago. His treatment plan suggested that he is at a stage where they can offer some treatment but he doesn’t stand a chance of being cured.

    This couldn’t come at a worse time in my life, indeed, in anyone’s life right now.. as we are all dealing with the effects of covid-19 worldwide. This pandemic has affected us all in one way or another, and we are all together for this ride.

    My heart is breaking moment by moment! I can’t believe that my husband has to suffer this way. We have been together since 2013, and got married two year ago on valentines day. I’m still working my daytime job so that I can be able to save in the event that he’s not around anymore to take care of things. In the mean time, I worry that as he goes in for treatment, I can’t afford to get sick, because he will be immunocompromised due to treatment.

    Last night, I had a strange and disturbing dream. In my suffering, I found a tree branch, made of oak, I held it like a wand in my hand and it glowed, and a voice said to me, “Nature has given us the greatest gift of all, the gift of WILL”

    When I woke up, my parrot who fell asleep beside me, (his name is Emmit!) was at my side, and he rushed over to kiss me and nuzzle me, to let me know that everything would be all right! BY THE GODS AND DEMONS I HOPE SO

  • So You Want To Summon A Demon?

    So You Want To Summon A Demon?

    Some Advice From The Experienced On How To Summon A Demon.

    So you want to summon a demon.. I have been asked over the years how to summon a demon. Many times, the question comes from inexperienced people who want to dabble in the dark arts. They want a quick solution to a problem, and they think that summoning a demon is an easy solution to their woes. But, what most don’t realize is that demons aren’t your personal problem solvers, and that they aren’t eager to help you solve mundane problems.

    Many times I will suggest that magic is an easier and quicker solution to a problem, rather than summoning a demon. This is because magic is problem-oriented. It’s main use is to help you in life with situations that can be manipulated. Along the way magic helps you to find your purpose and it enriches your life.

    But it seems that many people in today’s age are too impatient to learn a magical craft. Many think the occult is a quick and easy way to do things, but in reality it’s not. The study and practice of magic is a lifelong journey, not a quick fix. If you aren’t learning and building your own spells along the way then you are just replicating another person’s work. You won’t have the opportunity to integrate it into your own spiritual being, allowing the process of magic to change you along the way.

    And finally, many people just don’t know how to summon a demon. It’s a complicated process that takes time and effort. Without the proper knowledge and preparation it may not work for you at all.

    Understanding The Nature of Demons

    To understand the nature of demons and demonic power, you have to be able to see how they really don’t care about humanity. They exist because we created them centuries ago, at first, to label and identify violent and destructive forces in our world. Our belief in them gave them their existence in this world. There are legends of demons controlling the forces of wind, fire and destruction. Their very nature is to degrade, break down, and destroy. But in some circumstances, like the ‘genius spirit’ or daemon, like the demons from the Goetia, they can be used for beneficial purposes.

    Demons are vessels of incredible force, but they are an impersonal force. They won’t give you the same comfort and care that you could get from working with more beneficent gods and goddesses. Working with them requires you to relinquish a part of yourself so that they can manifest in this world, through your invocations, callings and actions.

    My Path To My First Summoning

    When you start out thinking you can just start at the top and that will solve all your problems, what you are missing is a good foundation. Without a foundation in metaphysics you are walking blind into a world that you can not control. Your fear and inexperience will always get the better of you, I guarantee it. It’s much like using a sledgehammer on a problem instead of using a knife to carefully cut away only what you need.

    When I first started out thinking that I wanted to summon a demon, I felt that it was the pinnacle of what I could achieve in magic and witchcraft. But, I soon realized how much I didn’t know about magic and the occult in general. Sure, I had done spells and had seen results, but was that really enough to be able to work with the powerful force of a demon?

    I was single at the time, young and living alone. I had just broken away from a bad relationship of 7 years and I was

    Elemental Magic

    able to live the way that I wanted. I was able to practice my Satanic ritual and live a magical life again.

    So I started out in a study of elemental magic. I spent time working within each element – air, fire, earth, and water. I also began to study Tarot and work with crystals so that I could increase my intuitive ability.

    It was only through this study that I was able to really be able to walk in the world of demons, with my senses fully open. I worked with these things for over a year before I attempted my first summoning.

    When I finally felt that I was ready, there was a sense inside of me that I just could not deny. My magical ability had advanced greatly in the past year and I was yearning to move on to the next step. This next step I felt, was using direct magic. Direct magic is the ability to use magic without ritual tools as a focal point.

    Summoning Opened A Door

    My first summoning was intense – I called upon the spirit of Foras (Forcas) to help me to learn direct magic. I didn’t know how to summon a demon but I was willing to give it a try.

    What happened after I summoned Foras was nothing short of a miracle.

    I spent the entire week studying this demon, finding out as much as I could about him. According to the books, Foras Foras, Forcas Furcas..appears as a strong man or as a chevalier, with a long beard and white hair. He teaches logic, ethics, and the virtues of herbs and precious stones. He makes people invisible, discovers hidden treasures and lost objects, and imparts wit, wisdom, eloquence, and longevity.” Foras seemed like a good fit for what I wanted to achieve.

    I waited until the night of a full moon, I carved a candle with his sigil. I reached out to Foras in a personal ritual. Then I closed the circle, and waited for results. Little did I know that I had opened a door to something fantastic.

    A week later, I met someone very special at work. Something drew me to him, he was magnetic. He had the ability to walk into a room and command that room without even appearing to do so. There was just something about this person that I had to discover. When I finally had a chance to talk to him alone, I saw why he had such power and presence. He was a magic user, like me. Our first conversation was about the crystal that I was wearing.

    This same man is the man that I eventually married. His name was Bill, and while he was alive he taught me so much about living the magical life. He taught me how to use the subconscious mind. He was an expert at direct magic – the ability to use magic without tools and rituals. In fact, he didn’t like to admit it because of his humble nature, but I always considered him to be a wizard.

    Foras had brought into my life someone that I would love and cherish who would eventually pass on his magic wisdom to me, as an apprentice. This divine fate seemed fantastic and unreal. It was a door that opened to a world

    Melissa Hudson Volusia Daytona Bill Marriage
    Our Wedding Photo 2007

    filled with magic every day, something that I could share with someone else who had also walked the path for over 30 years. His wisdom that he passed on to me will remain with me forever.

    Even from the description in the Goetia, everything seemed to fall into place. Bill was a strong man, as a Tarus he had broad shoulders and he worked hard at his full time job as a marine mechanic. What also seemed interesting to me is that Bill also had a long beard and white hair.. just like the description of Foras!

    I feel blessed that Foras allowed me to open a door in my life, that would eventually lead me to where I am today. I also feel blessed to have known and loved Bill. My husband Bill passed away in 2012 from cancer. We had been together for 12 years and I feel like our time was too short. But in a way, his wit, wisdom and knowledge lives on within me as well.

    Summoning brought all of that into my life, and so much more. That is because I approached summoning not as a solution to a problem, but as a way to increase my knowledge. I wanted to learn how to use direct magic – and a person was ‘sent’ to me that taught me how to use it! Every time I have worked with summoning my goal has been to increase my knowledge. Because, to me, knowledge and wisdom is a key that is worth more to me than anything else in the world.

    My Suggestion To Those That Want To Summon A Demon

    My number one piece of advice to those that want to summon a demon is to keep it simple. Magic can bring you money. It can find you a lover or keep a lover. It can help you land that new job. It can charm and seduce people. It can benefit your life or destroy someone else. Magic can do a lot for you that you won’t be able to achieve with the complicated summoning of a demon.

    So if you think that summoning is going to solve all your mundane problems – it’s not. Summoning is only really useful for those that want to develop a relationship with a demon for worship. And in the short term, they are useful for opening doors that seem impossible to budge with the use of magic.

    My suggestion to the inexperienced out there is to forget about summoning until you develop your magical senses. Spend time using magic, and learning a form of divination. It is only though this awakening process that you will be prepared to deal with the effects of demon working. It is only through being awakened that you will be able to see the signs of your results, and how to react to them.

    To summon a demon is to call it into your being and into your life. Summoning has a higher purpose. By working with demons, you increase your knowledge and awareness of yourself and the world around you.

    Without this you are blind. And that’s no way to solve a problem.

    Below are three articles from my Spiritual Satanist Blog that may help you on your journey to summon a demon.

    Invocation of Beleth

    The Circle of the Art [Summoning]

    5 Ways to Improve your Occult Practice Right Now

    If you liked this post please comment your own experience with summoning and share!

  • Breaking Your Pact With Satan? 3 Things You Should Know

    Breaking Your Pact With Satan? 3 Things You Should Know

    Breaking a Pact With SatanWhat if you wanted to break your pact with Satan? A reader of the Spiritual Satanist Blog asked:

    What if you do dedication really young then break a pact and move on to other occult paths? Will Satan understand your choice? Will there be revenge from his side?

    Great question! I have been asked this question before a few times and my answer is always the same: It’s ok to change your mind.

    Many times, people find Satanism in their youth. A lot of Satanists start their journey by exploring Satanism before they turn 20. It’s a common thing for people of that age to be curious and want to explore the possibilities that are out there. They are seeking identity and a sense of self. A spiritual path allows you to explore that on your own terms.

    Many feel that creating a pact with Satan is a goal, a final end on the road to becoming a Satanist. But as many of you may know, the decisions we make when we are younger don’t always work out. Circumstance change, a person evolves and may decide to leave the path of Satanism.

    So there are three things you should know about breaking a pact with Satan:

    1. A Pact with Satan is an Agreement

    A pact with Satan is an agreement with Satan, most often created to show one’s allegiance to Satan either as a servant or as an ally. What you chose to put into your pact is determined by how you feel about Satan and Satanism.

    This is why I always suggest to study and practice Satanism for at least a year before you even decide to make a pact. Making a pact doesn’t instantly make you into a Satanist. Without the knowledge that you need to create a pact, the chances that you will be satisfied with your agreement are slim.

    Not knowing how you should have made your agreement after the fact is a good reason to re-consider your pact. To avoid having to do this, do your research first and spend time living as a Satanist before you decide to finalize anything.

    2. It’s Ok to Evolve or Move On

    Satanism isn’t Christianity. In Christianity, there is no pact. You are told that you are destined to be a ‘child of god’ whether you agree to it or not. In Satanism, however, creating a pact is a choice. Being given a choice is important. This choice allows you freedom. And with your new found freedom you may find that Satan and Satanism served you at some point to move beyond the limiting lifestyle that you grew up with.

    Some find that Satanism allows them to express rebellion. This is one of the appealing aspects of Satanism – it’s denial of the socially accepted norms of Christian life. But rebellion can only serve you so far, it can only do so much for you before you either absorb it as a part of your growing experience as a Satanist, or you use that as a catalyst to move on to something that you feel is more meaningful.

    3. You Can’t Expect Satan to Act Like The Christian God

    Satan is not the same god as the Christian god. I am not aware that Satan demands subservience from followers. In general, Satanism is a path of freedom, compared to the Christian way of restriction. To believe that Satan wants revenge from those that move on is to accept a Christian view of Satan. The Christian view of Satan teaches that Satan is vengeful – but a look into the mythology of the Bible shows that the Christian god was far more vengeful than Satan!

    There are two points to consider carefully: That you entered into your agreement while still holding on to your Christian beliefs and 2: You have not taken the time to study the nature of Satan as a deity. Not knowing what to expect can lead you to imagine all sorts of things. But, if you set aside your expectations, and realize that your pact has served it’s purpose, there is nothing wrong with moving on.

    My Personal Experience with Pacts

    Personally, I have re-pacted with Satan three times. I made my first pact with Satan when I was just 13. I was so A Dark Pathyoung then and the things that I asked for, in retrospect, seemed foolish. Still, it served me in some ways.

    When I was 23, I made another pact – this time, my pact was a re-structuring of my personal beliefs and a renewal of my path in Satanism. With my second pact, I had a better idea of who I was as a person and what I wanted out of my relationship with Satan.

    My third pact came after my husband passed, in 2012, in another renewal of myself and my path in Satanism. I never felt that renewing my pact was a negative thing – in fact, it felt like it was the right thing to do and it suited me at the time.

    I also studied Wicca for about a year when I was 16, and never felt that I was betraying Satan. I wanted to learn as much as I could about the Occult in general. I have enjoyed working with Greek and Roman gods, who seemed accommodating to those that also had allegiance to other gods like Satan.

    And, in 2009, I studied and practiced rituals from the Golden Dawn, which was an enlightening experience. Through it all, I always knew that my heart belonged to Satan. All those other studies just enriched who I was and helped me to evolve into the person that I am today.

    Conclusion:

    A pact with Satan isn’t a final destination. Instead, it’s part of your journey as a Satanist. Consider how far you have come and what lies ahead. You are always free to come back with new understanding and perhaps, a better perspective on what you want out of your pact. This is especially true if like many Satanists, you made your decision when you were younger and not so wise. It’s ok to move on and find a new road if you feel it would make you more complete. The door is always there to return to when you are ready to walk the dark path again.

    For tips on staying on the Satanic Path visit: Reader Q&A Are There Daily Practices in Satanism? And also more discussion on pact making can be found at: 3 Mistakes New Satanists Make

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    Have you ever considered breaking or re-negotiating a pact with Satan? Let’s discuss!

  • Flambeau Noir 2018! What an awesome adventure!

    Flambeau Noir 2018! What an awesome adventure!

    I was so happy to be invited to Flambeau Noir this year! It was an incredible journey that I will never forget! The whole weekend was filled with magic and power, rituals, music and fun. And along the way, some interesting things happened as well.

    My husband Dave came on the journey with me. He’s not a Satanist – he’s an atheist. He’s never really been exposed to metaphysics or the occult, even though he lives with a witch. I do a lot of my magical work alone – he doesn’t need to know the details. But Dave was interested in seeing what it was like, none the less. And, did I mention that Dave is my biggest fan?

    We planned on arriving on Thursday so we could enjoy the trip and rest up before the big event. We had to travel from Florida to Portland by plane. It felt good knowing that I would be on the west coast again. It’s been too long! It seems all my cool friends live on that coast anyway. And so we packed our things to head off to Flambeau Noir where neither one of us knew what to expect.

    Airport Kitty

    When we arrived at the airport early on Wednesday, there was a small black cat sitting at the entrance. I do not think there is any such thing as coincidence and so, I took it as a sign of some magical things to come that weekend. I always take note when I see a black cat in my path, because to me it is a comforting and magical sign.

    $6.66 total, lol

    Then, when we arrived at Atlanta we had a two hour wait for our next flight. I decided to hit up the snack shop and I got a few things for the flight. To my amusement, my total came out to $6.66. The lady at the register even mentioned something about it. It just made me feel that I was headed in the right direction. Things were lining up. Synchronicity lets you know when you are on the right path.

    Downtown Portland

    We arrived in Portland and got our hotel – then we headed downtown to grab some items that we couldn’t take with us on the flight. Portland is a beautiful city and there are murals painted everywhere you look. I enjoyed the trip downtown and wish we could’ve stayed longer! Portland is progressive, and that’s the kind of place I’d like to be at.

    Meet and Greet

    On Friday the events began at an occult themed bar in downtown Portland. This place was so amazing! There was occult and horror themed art all over the walls, and the atmosphere was perfect for a left hand path gathering. It was so nice to finally meet some of the folks that I’ve known online for years – like Luciferian adept Jeremy Crow. Thanks to him ( and Season Cole & Matt Priestess!) this wonderful even was made possible. We enjoyed an energetic ritual that bonded us throughout our time there.

    It felt so good to do a ritual with everyone in attendance. You could feel the power and energy build. It’s been too long since I had been able to share ritual space with others who are of the same vein. The photo above was taken after the party, on the main stage, standing in front of the mighty Cthululu!

    What was interesting to me as well, is that spending time there at the Lovecraft brought me back to when I was young and still experimenting with magic. I would head out to the beach at night on a full moon and recite verses from the Simon Necronomicon. I didn’t really know much about it back then, being only 15, but I knew enough that I had opened some very strange doors. Somehow, coming to the Lovecraft bar made me feel like some things in my life had come full circle.

    Saturday and Sunday was spent at the convention center, with meetings and lectures from all the presenters. Michael Ford gave a great presentation on the use of occult symbolism. I’ve known him for years but it was great to finally meet Michael in person! Michael is creative and talented and he has worked hard to build a Luciferian empire over the years. He was kind to give me a Lilith symbol charm after my presentation, and it is now an important talisman for me.

    Reverend Steven Johnson Leyba did some incredibly moving vocal and performance art – and he brought one of his hand made ritual art books. It was great to meet him too, we had been online friends since the ‘myspace days’! I have a lot of respect for Steven as an artist who is not afraid to express his true calling.

    I met a representative from the Church of Rational Satanism, Shannon Williams. I follow them on Twitter and I appreciate their progressive approach to Satanism. I purchased one of their books and I can’t wait to review it on the Left Hand Path Books Blog. It was great to see other women involved in Satanism and we had discussions on feminism in Satanism during those two days.

    Jeremy Crow’s insightful presentation on the Alchemy of Death touched me in a personal way, and ended on a discussion of Dream Yoga – something which I practice on the regular. I was so  proud to see how far Jeremy had come since we first met almost ten years ago! A true manifestation of the Black Flame!

    Marcus McCoy the metal smith gave a great presentation on metals and alchemy, which my husband found very enlightening as he had worked as a welder for most of his life and he was familiar with metal working. He never knew that the art of metal working had occult roots. You can view his beautiful metal works at Troll Cunning Forge.

    I was also wonderful to meet Thomas LeRoy and his beautiful wife from the Sect of The Horned God at the event. Thomas and his wife are both doing some great things in the world of Satanism by integrating aspects of eastern Left Hand Path practices.We need more open minded people of the Left Hand Path because there is so much to learn and experience out there.

    Paul Frederic & Venus Satanas

    In addition to all of this, I got to meet with Paul Frederic – author and host of the Daimonosopy Podcast. If you are looking for a podcast focused on the occult and Left Hand Path, you should check out his shows! His radio show is thoughtful and insightful and entertaining. We had a great discussion our early days in Satanism during the Darkness Audible event. I am looking forward to doing an interview with him coming up soon!

    In fact all of the presenters on both days gave me a lot to think about. The general feeling was one of unity, a refreshing change from the competitive nature of Satanism. I felt proud to be there among those who are on the leading edge of the Left Hand Path, the movers and shakers, and the individuals that are making a difference.

    It was so much fun to be there to meet with fans, and I brought my new book – the Spiritual Satanist Prayer Book. It is my first published book, even though I’ve been writing online for many years. It was wonderful to see it all come to life and to meet fans and friends on those three days. It’s an experience I will never forget!

    On Sunday I gave my presentation – I spoke about who I am, and my projects in Satanism and most importantly, about the role of women in Satanism. I was so happy to hear comments and questions from some of the other women at the event. Many of us felt that women in Satanism have been underrepresented – but things are slowly changing in positive ways.

    Spiritual Satanist Prayer Book

    The events of the weekend began with music on Friday, and ended with music on Sunday night with Darkness Audible. At this event, Pleasure the Priestess brought the sounds and scene of Toronto openening with a few sets of incredibly magical music. You could feel the energy as everyone danced. And then we were treated to a magical and powerful performance with BRUJentrOpy and Season Cole. Unfortunately we had to leave soon after to catch our flight home.

    Overall events like this had been a long time coming! Wiccans and Pagans have been doing gatherings for years so why not Satanists and people of the Left Hand Path? I think that it’s great that we have a way to be able to meet with each other, share ideas and create something great for future generations. I feel a bond with those that were in attendance, each of us carrying our own Black Flame into the future!

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  • Reader Q&A – Are There Daily Practices in Satanism?

    Reader Q&A – Are There Daily Practices in Satanism?

    Are There Daily Practices In Satanism?

    New Satanists are often curious about how to integrate Satanism into their daily lives. The question was asked, “Are There Daily Practices in Satanism?

    As far as I know, no there are no guidelines for daily practices. That is, unless, you belong to a Satanic esoteric order that gives you daily routines that you can follow.

    As far as daily routines go, you could do several things on your own, whichever you feel would benefit you the most. Having a daily practice to turn to can help you with self development, and it is a part of your spiritual journey in Satanism. Here are five practices you can explore:

    Daily Reading: A useful daily practice in Satanism is spending at least an hour per day reading a book or a resource on Satanism. There is a lot to discover out there – from the history of Satanism, reading about Satanic activism or personalities in Satanism, even learning about the Satanic panic! Start doing your own research on Satanism for at least an hour a day. Find some good books on Satanism and read as much as you can. The more you learn, the more that you know. You can find some great books on Satanism at the Left Hand Path Books Blog!

    Daily Prayer: Whether you start or end your day with a prayer, know that saying a prayer or just spending a few minutes in solitude with the spirit of Satan is beneficial to you in the long term. In a spiritual way, you will see over time how much closer to Satan you have become. My new book, the Spiritual Satanist Prayer Book: Infernal Reflections shows you how prayer is a useful way to live mindfully through Satanism every day.

    Daily Ritual: Instead of a simple prayer, you can plan out a daily ritual. First create your altar space, and do a simple invocation of Satan into your heart. Begin your ritual by putting on some Satanically inspired music of your choice. If it speaks to your heart then it’s right for you. Light a special candle for your altar. Say your invocation or prayer, and spend a moment in the glory of Satan every day. I’s a simple moment of meditation in front of your altar. If you don’t know how to set up an altar or you are just beginning, then head over to the Spiritual Satanist site – Your Satanic Ritual Space: How To Make and Keep an Altar

    Interact With Others: Find a place online where you feel comfortable sharing your thoughts on Satanism. A place where you can learn instead of spend your time fighting. Satanism is evolving but there are still a few dark corners of the web where ignorance and superiority reign supreme. Ignore those places and gravitate towards social networks where you can be yourself. If you hit a brick wall, move on. These places exist, you just have to look for them. Even if you don’t post, read as much as you can for an hour a day. Make time each day to teach what you know, and to learn from others. That’s how things progress.

    Be Creative: Are you a creative person? Do you like to draw or paint? Perhaps you like to write or create music. Spending time on being creative can be a great release and it can help you to feel like a part of the Satanic current. It doesn’t matter if all you do is put your words into a private journal, you are still thinking about your experiences. Even if no one sees your Tumblr page, or reads your poetry, it’s still your own free expression of your life in Satanism. Go ahead and be creative! Let it out!

     

    I covered similar ideas to this in another post here at the Spiritual Satanist Blog: 5 Ways to Get Closer To Satan. So as you can see there are things you can do every day to stay in the spirit of Satanism. It’s all up to you and how you want to structure your life. There are no hard rules that say that you have to do things a certain way. Your life in Satanism is what you make it, so make it well!

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  • Valentines Day Wedding!

    Valentines Day Wedding!

    I’d like to take a moment to share something personal with everyone! On Valentines Day, I got married to my long time friend and lover, David. We had a wonderful ceremony on Valentines Day, and I couldn’t be happier!

    Melissa Hudson Volusia Florida
    Melissa Hudson, David Darche – Volusia Florida

    I met David in 2013 and we have been together ever since. He’s a retired metal worker, so he’s got lots of free time on his hands. He is so sweet to me and he enjoys making our home beautiful in his spare time.

    David is not spiritual at all, he’s an atheist, but overall, it doesn’t matter to me, we get along great. We are very happy to have each other. He has always been supportive of me and my work in Satanism.

    Our wedding ceremony was special, not just because it was our own special day, but also because we shared our day with other couples who were getting married too.

    The wedding ceremony was a special event sponsored by my local courthouse. Being there at the ceremony made me feel like a part of the community. There were all kinds of couples there at the ceremony – both young and old, and some with families too. What a special day we all had! You could feel the energy of love when we were all gathered there.

    Melissa Hudson & David Darche Wedding, Volusia Florida
    Melissa Hudson & David Darche Wedding, Volusia Florida

    The best part about the ceremony was that the vows weren’t religious, so I felt comfortable saying “I Do!” without the unnecessary religious overtones added in. That made both of us happy!

    Originally, the event was supposed to be held outdoors, but nature wasn’t cooperating. On valentines Day it was cloudy and misty and cool, so they moved the event indoors. The decorated the courtroom with balloons and streamers and they provided to us cupcakes and gifts for the brides.

    After the ceremony, we headed home, but I wanted us to have our own special ceremony just for us. Before the wedding, I set up my altar space in tribute to Venus, the goddess of love.

    When we returned from the wedding, I lit the two candles on either side of her and asked Venus to bless our marriage. It was a beautiful moment. Now every year, during Valentines day, when the whole world is celebrating love, we can remember the day that we took our own vows for the sake of love. Life is good!

     

     

  • 5 Expectations vs. Realities in Satanism

    5 Expectations vs. Realities in Satanism

    I love having a Satanic chatroom. It allows me to talk to people from all around the world about Satanism. I have co-hosted the Satanity chatroom for about a decade now, so I’ve had an opportunity to meet all kinds of people who are interested in Satanism. People want to know about the expectations vs. realities in Satanism.

    I’ve met people who were just curious about what Satanism is, and Ive also met those who want to become serious and take the next step. It always surprises me and makes me laugh a little bit when I here some common tropes about Satanism being asked in the chatroom. Most of them fall into the typical Hollywood Satanism stereotype. Here are 5 of them in an expectation vs. reality scenario.

    Expectation: Satanists sacrifice animals! How Wicked!

    My 3 Legged Tabby
    I read Tabby’s tarot the other day. His card was incredibly appropriate for his situation. He sat there listening to his reading blinking his eyes.. so cute!

    Reality: no, I can’t recall knowing any Satanists who sacrifice animals. In fact, I’ve never met one in my life. I have two cats and an eclectus parrot, and I love them all dearly.

    I also foster a neighborhood cat named Tabby who hops around on three legs. He deserves a good home even though he’s still wild after a year of feeding. Animals are more connected to nature than we are. That seems kind of sacred to me, since I feel that Satan is a part of wild nature.

    But, what purpose would animal sacrifice serve, anyway? In many instances throughout history it has been used as a way to appease a god and it may be consumed in a meal.

    Outside of Satanism religious animal sacrifice is protected by the constitution. It is practiced in the Santeria religion, a religious syncretism or blend of Afro-American and Roman Cathlocisim, where the animal is consumed afterward in a meal.  There are several other religions that practice sacrifice who are protected under the humane slaughter act in the United States.

    The idea that Satanists sacrifice animals can be rooted in the Satanic Panic, and ideas created by Christian leaders who claimed that Satanists were killing animals. However, most Satanist literature doesn’t promote the idea of animal sacrifice. Satanists who participate in these kinds of things are following along with a Christian idea of Satanism, and Christians are obviously not an authority on what Satanism is or what Satanists do.

    Expectation: I will join Satanism so I can participate in orgies!

    Reality: Most Satanists are loners. In the rare times that Satanists have gathered together, it has been for public events. Satanists do not have wild orgies at these public events. While there may be a rare or odd cult put together by a small organization that focuses on sex magic, it is not something that is widely practiced in Satanism.

    Ke$ha Satanism
    Oh look! A Satanic orgy… psyche! It’s just pop artist Ke$ha from her Die Young video, which made Christian conservatives claim that she was promoting Satanic sex orgies. She admits to cashing in on the illuminati craze, just for fun. Jokes on them.

    I would also be concerned if sex was a a part of an initiation ceremony. Throughout my two decades in the occult, I’ve heard at least two personal stories of Wiccan and pagan leaders who took advantage of young initiates in that way. It could happen in any kind of occult group setting with the wrong kind of leaders. It’s just ethically wrong, no matter what religion it is.

    Also, in mention, the Satanic Bible states their disapproval about ‘Satanic orgies’ on pg 36:  “It is often assumed that sexual activity is the most important factor of the Satanic religion, and that willingness to participate in sex-orgies is a prerequisite for becoming a Satanist. Nothing could be farther from the truth!”    

    While LaVey didn’t speak for all of Satanism its a common sense general guideline that seems reasonable to many Satanists.

    Satanic orgies are another idea that is promoted by Hollywood, and the Satanic Panic lead by the super religious, who think that sex is bad, therefore all Satanists are sex crazed and hold orgies every week. You can also find examples of this in conspiracy theories suggesting that Hollywood celebrities hold private parties for orgies. How ridiculous.

    If you want to hook up with someone, you’re better off just trying a dating service instead. No one will think you are weird for that.

    Expectation: Satanists sacrifice humans!

    Reality: Yeah, right. The human Satanic sacrifice. Well I guess it wouldn’t be a Satanic themed movie without some unwitting people stumbling onto a Satanist circle in the middle of the woods on the night of a full moon – then subsequently being hunted down for a human sacrifice. The thing is, these are fictional movie portrayals. It’s not realistic at all.

    How dull it would be to have a movie showing that Satanists don’t bathe in human blood, sacrifice babies or stab virgins in the heart on a sacrificial altar? That would be one boring movie indeed. Hollywood’s duty isn’t to tell the truth, otherwise you would be watching documentaries on Satanism instead of fictional thrillers. Hollywood’s profit comes from sensationalism. Its Hollywood’s equivalent to clickbait.

    Expectation: Satan’s gonna make me rich or famous! Where do I sign?

    Reality: I’d like to know too. Maybe then I could afford a lavish lifestyle, you know, get that new Benz.

    I am not aware that Satan or any other god just hands out money. If it were that easy don’t you think everyone would be doing it?

    Free money sounds great, and it plays on the basic principle of greed. But people who promise to make you rich through Satan are just making themselves rich. Consider yourself scammed.

    Once again, it all goes back to the conspiracy theory that people who are rich or powerful attained their wealth by making a deal with the devil.

    What Satan and Satanism can really do for you however, is make your life better by making you responsible for your own actions. Maybe if you actually get out there and try, instead of praying and hoping, you can succeed. Sometimes you need to put yourself in a different situation so you can thrive. These are the things that you need to do on your own, they aren’t magically handed to you. I always say, Satan helps those that help themselves.

    Some say the greatest gift that Satan can give to you is knowledge. Satanism can help you refocus your priorities in a beneficial way. Hell, any system can do that for you – its just all in how you use it, but it’s just more edgy with Satanism and it requires some self motivation and self introspection. And, Satanism is not meant for everyone.

    Expectation: God wont listen to me, maybe Satan will..

    Reality:  This one is a bit tougher to answer. if you are turning to Satanism out of desperation, you might want to rethink your strategy. Nothing good comes from desperation.

    Satanism can provide to you a better way of living by giving you the freedom that you need to be the best person that you can be. You can live a life free from sin and guilt by realizing that you can walk away from Christianity. But until you are ready to change your mindset, you will enter into Satanism expecting to have the same rules, ideas and relationship with Satan that were handed to you as a Christian.

    Perhaps you’ll be paranoid thinking that you’re going to end up in the Christian hell. Maybe you will expect that Satan wants to command you in some way. Maybe you will think that Satan is evil, like the Christians say. Well, these are not the kinds of things that most Satanists believe or have experienced with Satan after they walk the path for a while. You have to put aside all of your assumptions and beliefs when you first enter into Satanism.

    Satanism isn’t a final destination, its a journey, and what you experience in that journey is up to you. You will have to learn the Satanic way, and it takes time to do that. Some people are lazy and just want an easy way out. That’s why Satanism isn’t for everyone, because from the outside it seems like it would be the easy way out but the reality is, its one of the most difficult paths to walk in the occult.

    For some people, taking the time to read, learn and explore is more work than they feel that it’s worth, so they are better off just staying with Christianity.  With Christianity they can just sit back and let their god do the work for them, ‘put it in gods hands’. They can be taken care of and they can lead a life without making any difficult decisions.

    Was any of this surprising?

    As you can see these are some of the common scenarios I discuss with people from time to time in the Satanity chatroom. Sometimes people are disappointed when they find out that Satanism is not what they thought it could be. As a long time Satanist, I find these ideas kind of funny, but I always try to think that the people who don’t know any better are just seeking some advice. Who knows, maybe someday these myths about Satanism will be long gone in the past, and people will have a better understanding of Satanism overall. We can only hope.

    Speaking of hope – I hope everyone had a wonderful Helliday weekend! Happy Krampusmas from Venus Satanas & SpiritualSatanist.com!

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  • Satanism and Family – Coming Out As A Satanist

    Satanism and Family – Coming Out As A Satanist

     

    Coming out as a Satanist is probably one of the hardest things that a Satanist can do. It’s a question of being honest with yourself and with others. It is probably the most difficult decision you will make as a Satanist besides deciding to become a Satanist in the first place.

    Some Satanists believe you shouldn’t ever come out at all. That it’s none of anyone’s business. But there is a certain way of coming out that can help you to integrate Satanism into your life in a normal way.

    When you first begin in Satanism and it starts changing you, and you become a different person, you may feel that you want to share it with the world. Being a Satanist in public is not an easy thing.

    Coming Out as A Satanist Is Hard

    First of all coming out is a big step. It’s not something that is meant for everyone. Telling others that you are a Satanist can be shocking, to say the least. Depending on your situation, you could face rejection or even worse, abandonment.

    It’s a shame that still in this day and age, with so much information is available about what real Satanism is, that people still have misconceptions about Satanism. It makes coming out a difficult process and sometimes, it is best avoided.

    Once you step through that door and out yourself you can’t go back.

    Of course you want to be accepted by friends and family but they wont always understand. Friends and family might think that you are having a break with reality. Even though its perfectly fine for them to believe in their Jesus, or whatever god they worship, for you to believe in Satan is something that seems crazy to them.

    What Will You Get Out Of Coming Out As A Satanist?

    You have to really think about your decision. Explore the reasons why you want to come out. Is it because you want to shock people? If that’s the case, then you aren’t really taking the path of Satanism seriously.  Decide what you will get out of outing yourself.

    Have you really made the commitment to yourself and to Satanism or are you just experimenting?

    Chose The Right Time and Place

    With family time and Thanksgiving coming up in America, the best time to come out is not during thanksgiving dinner. Instead, try and set a time aside where you can have their full attention without any distractions. Plan out what you will tell them, and choose a time without distractions.

    Do you really understand your path? Can you accurately tell another person why you are a Satanist and what it means to you?

    If you can’t do that, then it’s time you sat down with some pencil and paper and write out your own definition of Satanism, why you are a Satanist, and what it means to you, before you come out. That way you can be prepared for what to say and how to say it.

    Coming Out Is Often Reactionary

    How To Handle Anger
    From Cracked.com PictoFacts – How To Handle Confrontations Like a MFin Boss

    Chances are pretty good that the person you tell will either be completely shocked or angry with you. Resist the urge to argue and fight back. Remain calm and let them know that you are a mature individual who can make their own decisions.

    Often people get angry because they are taken off guard and feel defenseless. So don’t take it personally and don’t be reactionary like them. Be proactive instead, and have a plan.

    It’s horrible, but unless you are dealing with someone who is educated on world religions, you may have to defend yourself against ‘Satanic Panic’ talk, where people think that you sacrifice cats and babies. It sounds terrible but its a fact that most people are ignorant about Satanism. Beliefs about Satanism from the 1980’s are still repeated to this day.

    It might help to have a Satanic Bible with you even if you are not LaVeyan, it provides an overview of Satanism in general, from a philosophical standpoint. Let them know that you are still the same person that they have always known and loved and that you aren’t changing any time soon.

    Coming Out As A Satanist To A Friend

    Coming out to friends is more difficult because a friend can easily just abandon you, ghost you.. which really hurts but it shows that they maybe didn’t really care enough about you to take the time to understand you. If its a friend you have known for years, they might already have a hunch.. If not then they might be more forgiving especially if they know that you just want to be genuine with them.

    Be careful though. In coming out as a Satanist to a friend, they could just as easily go behind your back, and before you know it, your family and your co-workers will already know. They won’t have a problem speaking for you and outing you to everyone you know in the process of dumping you. Ouch!

    In my own personal life, I try to find people with similar interests. My friends off line are Pagan, Wiccan and Thelemic. I try to meet other people who have an interest in the occult, at the very least. We have more in common, anyway.

    Coming Out As A Satanist at Work

    I heard from a Satanist in an email who told me his experience of coming out at work. From that moment on, he was treated with disrespect, people tried to always pray for him, and thought less of him. His Christian co-workers made it a uncomfortable environment. He was under constant scrutiny, and it made him want to quit his job. Some Christians might mean well but they just don’t understand.

    I do not recommend coming out at work or with coworkers. Why? Even though, in America, if you were fired for ‘being a Satanist’, which could happen, it’s just not worth it. You legally can’t be fired for your religion, but they will find a way to fire you anyway.

    People in America are protected under the 1964 civil rights religious discrimination at work act, but this protection only serves if you are willing to fight for it.

    If people at work knew, people will treat you differently and you wont have the opportunity to explain yourself to them. Work is not the place to have a religious discussion, anyway. Keep your work life professional. Hopefully you will never have to hire an attorney to handle discrimination at work. If you live in America and you need help with religious discrimination contact the ACLU.

    Another possibility is that your family and friends could discover that you are a Satanist from co-workers that out you.

    Whats right is right for only you, each case is individual. As an adult you have the right to live the way that you want. As long as you treat the decision to come out with maturity and some planning you may be able to turn the situation in your favor

    Yes, Satanism is legal in America, but that doesn’t make it easy to be a Satanist. Consider the cost carefully before you decide because once you come out, there is no going back!

    There Are Some Benefits!

    You may find instead, that the person you tell is relieved that you are being honest with them. Coming out as a Satanist may add a new dimension of honesty to your relationship.

    You may find that you have less to worry about if you can just be yourself. It may take a burden of your mind and heart. You may also find that you can be your true self, and find your real identity by being completely honest.

    For a further discussion on the positives and negatives of being a Satanist visit -> What Are The Advantages & Disadvantages of Being a Satanist?

    Take It A Step At A Time

    My recommendation is to take it a step at a time and consider your steps carefully. You don’t have to come out all at once, or ever at all, if that is your decision.

    And now, A Thanksgiving Treat for Everyone!  The Song: Raise Hell, by Dorothy!

     

    A Side Note For Teens Considering Coming Out:

    The suggestions in this post are meant for adults, who have already left the nest and are working on creating their own lives. Adults can handle their own decisions. They aren’t living under someone else’s roof and someone else’s rules.

    If you are a teenager, you should wait until you are able to make your own decisions. Otherwise you will risk negative consequences that could impact you for the rest of your life. Teenagers are often short-sighted when it comes to long term consequences. Speaking from experience, it’s just not worth it.

    Happy Satanic Thanksgiving

     

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