January 10, 2024: A man in Michigan just got caught making homemade bombs to blow up The Satanic Temple Headquarters in Salem, Massachusetts. Luckily his parents rolled over on him, but if they hadn't, it's quite possible those who staff our Headquarters and those who are stationed there -- like one of our two Founders -- could have been injured or worse. January 10, 2024: Man Arrested for building homemade bombs Targeting The Satanic Temple: ,https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/newaygo-man-arrested-building-homemade-bombs/69-6e876cee-44af-4604-b1af-dbe5708f6864 In February 2023, a bomb ..read more

I have to admit, the last six weeks have been hard. On July 1, I tripped over a hole in a nearby park and fell. The hole was only maybe 5 inches deep, but alas, I snapped my right leg bones at the ankle. Because my diabetes was out of control at the time, the surgeon decided to do ankle fusion surgery instead of the usual surgery that uses pins, plates etc. to fix your ankle up so it has most of its functionality upon healing. Ankle fusion, on the other hand, fuses your leg and ankle bones together at the joint into one solid bone, anchored by a 9" titanium rod that is set with three large sc ..read more

If your book club is thinking of featuring "Compassionate Satanism: An Introduction to Modern Satanic Practice," these sample questions may prove useful to your discussion. Even if you're reading the book solo, these questions can function as a study guide. Feel free to use, change, or add to them as you see fit. BOOK CLUB QUESTIONS 1. The book talks about many different ways you can practice your Satanism ─ reading literature, taking action against tyranny, participating in ritual, joining or serving in a community, building an altar, making Satanic art, etc. What elements does your own Sata ..read more

I want to wish each and every one of you a happy holiday this year! In my Satanic tradition, today is Sol Invictus. It's a celebration of triumph over superstition and the pursuit and sharing of knowledge. To me, Sol Invictus celebrates that though we are oppressed and opposed, we are still unconquered. I am unconquered. Thanks to all of your loving, supportive energy building me up and keeping me from my deepest depths, I am still here. And I have received countless messages that fed the fire of passion in my heart. Because of your support and encouragement, I am finally starting to accept t ..read more

How is everyone doing out there? I know the holidays can be a really bad time for some people. There is so much loneliness, stress, anxiety, and the pressure of shopping for gifts and spending time with a family that may be abusive, judgmental, bigoted, etc. This year we have not only the regular holiday crap to stress about, but also, piled on top, we have to contend with a deadly worldwide pandemic and the mad sect of people who think the vaccine implants a microchip and mask mandates are as bad as the Holocaust. That can add extra anxiety to family gatherings this year, especially if those ..read more

by Lilith Starr Today is World Mental Health Day. My compassion goes out to all of you who face mental health challenges like do. There is much misunderstanding and stigma about mental health out there, so I want to raise my voice about my own mental illness struggles. As a Satanist, I rebel against misconceptions of mental illness as fake, easily thought out of, a lack of a positive attitude, or even ─ and this is a common childhood experience among my friends ─ supposed demonic possession. I think most of you are highly aware already, since I talk about it all the time, but I suffer from ma ..read more

Hi everyone! So the big thing I was holding my breath for finally happened: I've earned my official credentials as a Minister of Satan for The Satanic Temple! I'm so, so, SO excited! Becoming ordained in my chosen path is incredibly meaningful for me ─ since I turned to witchcraft at age 12, I've yearned to earn a role in priestesshood or ministry. I've studied long and hard in many traditions, but this feels like I've finally reached the Boss level. It included an entire curriculum of courses, a final exam, and an essay, as well as a letter of approval and a background check. This isn't the ..read more

I am so excited to announce that my new book on Satanic practice is finally published! It's available now on Amazon.com; the title is Compassionate Satanism: An Introduction to Modern Satanic Practice. You can find it here on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, and ebook versions: And here is a list of non-Amazon sources where you can buy the paperback: Non-Amazon Retailers My hope is that this book will help me give back to the religion that has brought me so much joy and positive transformation. It's taken me a long time and a lot of pushing through pain to get here, but with the help of my sup ..read more

It's been a long time since I've updated ─ I've been pouring all my energy into getting the new book out. Finally my designer and I are within 1-2 months of the finish line for sure. This new book is a comprehensive introduction to modern nontheistic Satanic practice, as pioneered by The Satanic Temple. It's based on my experience as a veteran of Satanic Temple leadership. It provides a clear, easy-to-understand guide to the Satanic religion and offers a road-map to building your own personalized Satanic practice. At 430 pages long, it's a deep dive into what it means to be Satanist; there ar ..read more

Had a moment of extreme despair today after watching John Oliver's recent show detailing all the ways in which our country (the US) has become no longer a democracy. Heavy stuff, all put together like that. But lying paralyzed at the bottom of the despair well, I realized: Still, in the face of defeat and tyranny, I will not give up. I will fight with everything I've got. After 50 years of fervent effort by the Religious and alt-Right, this country has slid into theocratic despotic rule instead of fair representation of the will of the people. I doubt I will see the people -- the electorate, u ..read more