Sacred Tension

In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Matthew Kezhaya, who is the legal council for The Satanic Temple. We discuss The Satanic Temple's legal battles, free speech, religious freedom, and much more.

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In this episode of Sacred Tension, I'm joined by my friend and colleague Vyvyan to discuss Satanism, decadent literature, and how dandyism is an act of queer rebellion. 

Vyvyan's recommended reading:

Who Is a Dandy? by George Walden https://www.amazon.com/Who-Dandy-Dandyism-George-Brummell/dp/1903933366

Nightmares of an Ether-Drinker by  Jean Lorrain https://www.amazon.com/Nightmares-Ether-Drinker-Jean-Lorrain/dp/1943813027/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3FUQ8ZTHP07PW&keywords=nightmares+of+an+ether+drinker&qid=1644359610&s=books&sprefix=Nightmares+of+an+%2Cstripbooks%2C73&sr=1-1

The Vesuvius Club by Mark Gatiss https://www.amazon.com/Vesuvius-Club-Fluff-Lucifer-Novels/dp/0743283945/ref=sr_1_1?crid=24ROHWM6KFFH8&keywords=Vesuvius+Box&qid=1644359680&s=books&sprefix=vesuvius+box%2Cstripbooks%2C75&sr=1-1 

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Socialist author, podcaster, and professor Ben Burgis returns to discuss his latest book on the late Christopher Hitchens.

Find Burgis's new book here: https://www.amazon.com/Christopher-Hitchens-Right-Wrong-Matters/dp/1789047455/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CNGXCYGP5DO0&keywords=Ben+Burgis&qid=1643658495&sprefix=ben+burgis%2Caps%2C109&sr=8-1

Sam Harris defends the Bell Curve and fights with Ezra Klein: 

Waking Up with Sam Harris #123 - Identity & Honesty with Ezra Klein

Christopher Hitchens debates Peter Hitchens: 

Debate: Hitchens V. Hitchens

Christopher Hitchens vs. The Catholic Church: 

The Catholic Church is a Force for Good in the World - Full Version

The Michael Brooks Show: 

The Michael Brooks Show
 

Ben Burgis's recommended reading by Christopher Hitchens: The Clinton Years, God is Not Great, Unacknowledged Legislators.

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In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with philosopher Philip Goff about panpsychism, the nature of consciousness, the potential limits of materialism, and much more. Find Philip Goff here: https://www.philipgoffphilosophy.com/

Philip Goff's twitter: https://twitter.com/Philip_Goff 

US version of Philip Goff's book 'Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness': https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599229/galileos-error-by-philip-goff/ 

UK version of Philip Goff's book 'Galileo's Error: Foundations for a New Science of Consciousness': https://www.penguin.co.uk/books/111/1117019/galileo-s-error/9781846046018.html 

Philip Goff's podcast 'Mind Chat': https://www.youtube.com/c/MindChat 

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In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with my friend and colleague Dex Desjardins about his recent diagnosis of Antisocial Personal Disorder. We discuss how he experiences the world, the difference between compassion and empathy, his work in The Satanic Temple, and much more.

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In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with sociologist and Christian LGBT author Bridget Eileen Rivera about her new book Heavy Burdens: Seven Ways LGBT People Experience Harm in the Church. 

Find Bridget Eileen Rivera here: https://bridgeteileenrivera.com/

Buy her book here: https://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Burdens-Christians-Experience-Church-ebook/dp/B08XLK32XQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3KRJS8LIS5LBZ&keywords=heavy+burdens+bridget+eileen+rivera&qid=1641844811&sprefix=Heavy+Burdens%2Caps%2C179&sr=8-1 

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In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with Lilith Starr about her new book Compassionate Satanism. We discuss her path to The Satanic Temple from LaVeyan Satanism, how Satanism helped her get sober, her experience as a homeless person, and much more. Visit Lilith Starr's website: https://www.lilithstarr.com/

and buy her book: https://thesatanictemple.com/collections/books/products/compassionate-satanism-an-introduction-to-modern-satanic-practices-by-lilith-starr

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In this episode of Sacred Tension, I speak with long-time friend and colleague Matt Langston of Eleventyseven. We discuss his new album Revenge of the Mountain Medley, his journey out of the Christian music industry, and our spiritual journeys away from conservative Christianity.

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In this episode of Sacred Tension, Lucien Greaves returns to discuss every allegation of fascism and antisemitism against him and The Satanic Temple.

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