What was the Satanic Panic?
The Satanic Panic was a phenomenon in which millions of Americans believed that a Satanic cult bubbled just below the surface of society. In the first episode, we explore the roots of the panic, and the sociocultural events that were building into a wave of fear.
What happened to the 1980s Satanic cult?
Throughout the 1980s, Satanic cults were widely believed to be preying on children — torturing and terrorizing them as part of dark rituals. Across North America, there were hundreds of false allegations, scores of unjust criminal trials and countless lives torn apart.
Is Satan living among us?
After the Church of Satan formed in 1966, rural America exploded with rumors of sacrifices and aborted fetus, goat children and blood rites. But it wasn’t until Papa Warnke, an ex-High Priest of Satanism, stepped up and confirmed that yes, Satan is living among us, that the Satanic Panic began to solidify.
What is the Satanic Panic?
The Satanic Panic was a phenomenon in which millions of Americans believed that a Satanic cult bubbled just below the surface of society. In the first episode, we explore the roots of the panic, and the sociocultural events that were building into a wave of fear.
When was the Church of Satan created?
The creation of the Church of Satan in 1966 sparked rumors of Satanism seeping into the common household. But those rumors didn’t contain much truth. So what does the Church of Satan actually believe, and where do they come from?
Summary
Rituals. Religion. Sex. Murder. Hysteria. What happened in the 1980s that made the United States become a breeding ground for a Satanic moral panic? On this podcast, hosts Cameron and Hannah cover cases and topics that, when put together, created an interesting time in America.
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