I completed and published my fifth academic paper on March 3, 2023. For some years, the subject of Satanism as a new religious movement has been one of my academic interests, and my other four papers are also on the same general subject. My fifth paper, “By Their Fruits You Shall Know Them: A Proposed…
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Do Satanists Worship The Devil? An Academic Reflection
Good morning, friends and fans! Normally I post about my fiction writing, but today it’s time for a change of pace! You might have noticed mentions in my newsletter about my non-fiction books and academic papers, and I’d like to tell you a bit more about one paper in particular paper: “Satanism: The Acid Test”….
Ignorance About Satanism Prompts Stereotypical Knee-jerk Reactions
[20141004 – 180 with Bob on KAYA FM – “Satanic groups have approached the MEC of Education in Gauteng to suggest that satinism (sic) should be offered as a religious subject in schools. Do you think it’s a fair request or are we taking our democratic rights too far?”
The Vestige Of Ignorance – AUKSANO & The SABC Sabotage Religious Freedom In SA
In a post on Facebook on the SABC’s page, the SABC advertised a video of a recent appearance by AUKSANO as follows: “Satanism in South African schools is on the rise and incidents of that has puzzled communities. A learner was sentenced to 10 years for the murder of a friend in Randfontein. Three men and…
A Short Chat With An “Occult Expert”
(Originally published on June 3, 2013). Last week, national South African radio station SAFM featured a debate on “Satanism and crime” called “What is Satanism?” – you can find the link to the debate here: SAFM podcast link (31 May What is Satanism?). Having listened to this debate, and having become involved in the academic study…
SRA Propaganda IS A Harmful Religious Practice!
Dear IOL, I just read this article by you today: “Sin, sedition and Satanism in South Africa”. http://www.iol.co.za/news/south-africa/sin-sedition-and-satanism-in-south-africa-1.417775#.UXqvBqLTxbq (Yes, I know the article is from 2008, but I was just made aware of it. Also, the policeman interviewed is the present head of the reformed SAPS Occult Related Crimes unit – so his views should…
The Alternative Religions Forum – A United Front Against Disinformation & Hysteria
“United In Our Diversity In The Pursuit Of Our Common Interests” “The Alternative Religions Forum is a joint working group of regional South African representatives for religions (such as Paganism and Satanism) and subcultures perceived to be religious in nature (such as the Vampyre and Otherkin Communities) to engage with each other on issues that affect…