Michael writes: The Morne Harmse saga finally came to an end last week when the so-called “Ninja boy” was sentenced to 20 years in prison for killing a fellow pupil and wounding three other people at the Nic Diederichs Technical High School in Krugersdorp last year… As far as the Satanism angle is concerned, perhaps the most relevant statement in this regard received scant attention – the one made by Peter Gilmore, high priest of the Church of Satan, who said that “such killings are contrary to the philosophy of Satanism.” As it turns out, Gilmore also expressed one of the most sensible sentiments regarding the supposed influence of music on Harmse’s actions. “People are horrified when a person snaps and kills innocent victims and they look for easy answers – there are none. At such times of shock and grief it is important not to scapegoat a song or a band or a religion to get a quick answer,” he wrote. Now that Harmse’s trial is over, and it is clear that what he did had nothing to do with either Satanism or heavy metal, what is conspicuous by its absence is a discussion about something that did actually contribute to his lethal actions…

VJack writes: What most of us think of when we hear the term “Satanism” does not really deserve to be called Satanism at all. Think of this as the catch-all category containing all the various forms of unorganized mysticism involving dark, Satanic themes with which many American teenage metal fans are fascinated. This is the form that Christians tend to become hysterical about, to exaggerate, and which the American media loves to cover. If you lived in the U.S. during the 1980s, you’ll know exactly what I mean. I am not proud of this at all, but this is the form of Satanism in which I dabbled as a teenage metal fan. I still love metal, the darker and more “evil” the better, but I’ve outgrown the desire to emulate these darker themes. But back in the day, I was into this stuff. I never sacrificed anything, robbed graves, or did most of the other things that the media wanted you to believe was epidemic in the 80s… The second form of Satanism is what I want to focus on, the real Satanism. It is the religious philosophy and ritual established by Anton Szandor LaVey in the form of the Church of Satan and described in The Satanic Bible. From this point on, this is what I am referring to when I use the term “Satanism.”

“admin” writes: “Inside the Church of Satan” includes a lengthy, candid interview with Peter H. Gilmore, High Priest of the Church of Satan, along with a witch, priests, and members of various ranks. Warren asks questions probing most aspects of their agenda and beliefs. “My goal was to create a movie, addressing all of life’s most difficult issues, that would give the audience a complete understanding of what the Church of Satan is about, for better or for worse,” Warren notes. “After this experience, I feel our governments do reflect Satanic principles.” Sprinkled with satire, the film addresses all from sacrifice and murder to political positions regarding the Biblical “mark of the beast” and 666… Warren says, “Frankly, I don’t know why they allowed me as the first person in so many decades. They said they thought I was the right guy at the right time. So I did my best. And yes, as you’ll see, I was surprised by what I found.”

beyondghosts writes: Here is an encore episode from May 2009 of our interview with High Priest and Leader of the Church of Satan, Mr. Peter H. Gilmore. This is one of our best shows and a real treat if you have never listened to it before. And if you have already heard it, then you will find out that it is even better the second time through! Enjoy this Halloween Trick or Treat with the Church of Satan! Boo!

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