Ep. 85 - Think Blasphemy = Liberty? You Bapho-Might Be a Satanist w/ Chalice & Dex from the Satanic Temple

This week we're joined by Chalice and Dex, two ordained Ministers of Satan from the Satanic Temple! You've probably heard about the Satanic Temple's activism through things like erecting Baphomet statues in contrast to Christian statues in that area, or maybe through their "After School Satan" program meant to contrast the many Christian after school programs. We were fascinated by some of the things they are doing to fight for the separation of church and state, reproductive and sexual rights, and what it means to be a secular Satanist. Spoiler alert - cable news and youth pastors don't exactly have a good grasp on it. Chalice and Dex have been leaders in the Satanic Temple for years, and they are the best possible people to explain what their branch of Satanism is all about. To find out more about the Satanic Temple, you can visit their website: www.thesatanictemple.com!   But first we welcome back our friend Blake, host of the Back In the Cool Day Podcast! Blake and his wife are both teachers in Texas, so the Uvalde school shooting is something that has weighed heavy on them both. In the introductory segment, Blake shares his thoughts on the gun violence epidemic that is plaguing the United States, we discuss the ideology behind gun ownership, and some potential ways to at least try to counteract these painful and tragic instances of domestic terrorism.    If you're a fan of punk, emo, metal, hardcore, or just music as a whole, check out Blake's show, Back In the Cool Day. Follow them on Instagram (@backinthecooldaypodcast), and stream episodes wherever you listen to podcasts!