Despite having no basis in fact, Christians still repeat unfounded lies about Anton LaVey's supposed "final words". In this episode of Satansplain, we'll examine and debunk the Anton LaVey deathbed recant hoax. Also, answering listener mail about Satanists in the military and the notion of an afterlife.

Suggested reading: https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/anton-lavey-final-words-church-of-satan/

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00:00 - Intro 01:31 - The "Final Words of Anton LaVey" hoax 06:27 - Charles Darwin deathbed recant hoax 11:35 - Why do Christians lie / urban myths. 21:43 - Satanecdote: body piercer talk 24:41 - Satanists and the military 29:00 - Possibility of reincarnation / afterlife 31:34 - Entertaining a possibility vs. having a belief 33:19 - Afterlife belief = wishful thinking