Sacred Tension

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Sacred Tension episodes

  • Just Enjoy Things | Vyvyan des Esseintes

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by dandy and Minister of Satan Vyvyan des Esseintes to discuss the restorative power of enjoying things in times of crisis. We discuss fandoms, music, wrestling, Magic: The Gathering, and much more. 


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    58 min
  • The Ancient Roots of Modern Satanism | La Carmina

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with La Carmina about her new book The Little Book of Satanism. We discuss the deep roots of Satanic thought, key historic moments that shaped modern Satanism, the Satanic subculture in Japan, and much more. 


    Find La Carmina here: https://www.lacarmina.com


    Learn more about The Little Book of Satanism here: https://www.lacarmina.com/blog/2022/07/satanism-book-deal-la-carmina-books-satanic-history/


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    59 min
  • The Freedom to Offend | Lucien Greaves

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, Lucien Greaves and I talk about the attempted assassination of free speech hero Salman Rushdie, the Fourth Tenet of the Satanic Temple, the importance of offense in a pluralistic democracy, how Surveillance Capitalism destroys the marketplace of ideas, and much more. 


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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
    1 hr 7 min
  • Digital Safety in an Age of Theocracy | Karl Kasarda of InRangeTV

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with hacker, privacy expert, Minister of Satan, and Youtuber Karl Kasarda about how to protect our privacy online as religious minorities. 


    Find Kasarda's youtube channel InRangeTV here: https://www.youtube.com/c/InrangeTvShow


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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
    1 hr 19 min
  • Vehicles of Transcendence | Minister Levi Walbert

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Buddhist Minister Levi Walbert about his recent thesis on the theology of The Satanic Temple. We discuss the similarities between Buddhism and Satanism; Satanic aesthetic, practice, and philosophy as a vehicle for transcendence; the nature of religion, and much more


    Levi Walbert is a Minister with the Bright Dawn practicing Jodo Shinshu. 


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    1 hr 8 min
  • The Threat of Theocracy | Lucien Greaves

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, Lucien Greaves and I discuss the recent arson attack on The Satanic Temple headquarters, the overturning of Roe V Wade, and the purity of spirals of the left.


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    1 hr 15 min
  • The Constitution of Knowledge | Jonathan Rauch

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with author, journalist, and gay activist Jonathan Rauch about his brilliant new book The Constitution of Knowledge. We discuss free speech, minority identity, cancel culture, the existential threat from the far right, and much more.


    Buy Jonathan Rauch's book here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08CNN94G8/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1 


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    1 hr 11 min
  • The Death of Roe V Wade | Chalice Blythe

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by Chalice Blythe for a follow-up episode about the demise of Roe V Wade. Chalice and I discuss strategies and principles for long-term resistance against theocracy. 


    Find my previous conversation with Chalice here: https://stephenbradfordlong.com/2022/06/04/sacred-tension-the-struggle-for-justice-is-ongoing-chalice-blythe/


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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
    59 min
  • Life and Times in Satanic America | Jack Matirko

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, I am joined by Satanic columnist Jack Matirko to discuss his new book Needs Must: Life and Times in Satanic America 2017-2021. We discuss the highlights of recent Satanic history, his religious upbringing, and his investigations into Christian theocrats. Buy his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0B2KNRDS6/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0


    Resources: 
    https://www.lifeafterhate.org/


    https://socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca/centre-on-hate-bias-and-extremism/index.php


    https://preventviolence.ca/


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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
    52 min
  • Out of White Supremacy | Brad Galloway

    In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Brad Galloway about his journey out of white supremacy and his current work to deradicalize white supremacists.


    Resources: 
    https://www.lifeafterhate.org/


    https://socialscienceandhumanities.ontariotechu.ca/centre-on-hate-bias-and-extremism/index.php


    https://preventviolence.ca/


    Become a patron so I can continue my crippling content creation addiction: https://www.patreon.com/StephenBradfordLong


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    My work is sponsored by The Satanic Temple TV: a streaming platform featuring documentaries, live streams, conversations, rituals, and more. Use my code SACREDTENSION at checkout to get one month free. https://thesatanictemple.tv/



    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit sacredtension.substack.com/subscribe
    1 hr 32 min

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