TOKUS Satanism Archive Delusion Page

what appears below is a selection of files culled from a brief review of the recent "satanic ritual abuse" witchhunt, inclusive of thorough bibliographic and descriptive text from a variety of sources. they are identified for further reference. in most cases the data is a description as regards 'Satanism', 'Satan', or 'the occult' (typically condemnatory or theological) from people *other* than Satanists or occultists.

EXPOSING THE 'SATANIC PANIC'

• "Report on the 'Satanic Ritual Abuse' Witchhunt", by boboroshi
  this report contains pertinent excerpts from the OCRT
  website and the report by Kenneth Lanning (see below);
  constructed for the purpose of diffusing the disinformation
  surrounding the 'Satanic Panic', it combines careful
  citation with specific restatements of fact. of moderate use
  to the Satanist who is not energetic enough to review the
  longer OCRT and Lanning excerpts, presented in a direct and
  debunking style.
• "Does Satanic/Sadistic Ritual Abuse Exist?" (OCRT), by unknown author/editor
  a rudimentary but sincere attempt to piece together the
  facts regarding the Satanic Panic witchhunt; some of its
  presumptions are simplistic and half-baked, but the OCRT
  is still one of the more reliable non-sectarian sources
  on religious issues outside secular academia. the Satanist
  might find the data here interesting from a cultural and
  inter-religious perspective.
• "The Satanism Scare", by Gerry O'Sullivan
  an erudite and informed broadside on the Satanic Panic
  as it unfolded in 1991 by an author within a University
  of Pennsylvania publication ("Postmodern Culture").
  highly entertaining and insightful social commentary.

OFFICIAL STUDIES ON CRIME AND OCCULTISM/SATANISM

• "Investigator's Guide to Allegations of 'Ritual' Child Abuse", by Kenneth V. Lanning (FBI)
  the nail in the coffin of "satanic ritual abuse" and its
  absolutely fictional character; debunks "occult crime"
  and makes clear that more crimes have been committed in
  the name of "God" or "Christ" than ever for "Satan".
  of essential value to the Satanist who wants to provide
  convincing evidence to the interested or confused
• "The JET Report" (excerpts), by the Nottinghamshire County Council Revised Joint Enquiry
  of meager interest to the Satanist. reproduces debunking in
  a localized region as has already happened in the US and
  other areas. contains no appreciable reference to Satanism
  as a modern movement, only reflections on Christian
  nightmares and condemnations.
• Nevada Search and Seizure Example, from Truth@alt.satan
  reflections on a teenage murder case; contains analysis of
  seizure of book "Witchcraft"; police thought this killing was
  'satanically motivated' due to journal writings found and
  witness statements. of interest to the Satanist on account of
  the type of investigatory techniques used and legal protection
  available to the modern occultist

CHOICE EXAMPLES OF SATANIC PANIC MATERIAL

• "What Is a Cult?", by Bob and Gretchen Passantino
  guide to the Christian in dealing with 'cults'; probable
  value to the Satanist is as a warning for how even
  "enlightened" Christians will likely approach in order
  to 'save the deluded from Hell'; little relevance beyond
  this -- no solid academic basis, no clear concepts of
  what constitutes a 'cult' beyond competing religion, etc.
• A Parent's Guide to Satanic Cult Ritual Abuse (Humor), by LMNOP
  farcical and ridiculous in its content, this lambaste
  of Satanic Panic legends pokes fun at the common
  elements of ritual abuse lore and takes us beyond the
  bounds of pleasantry into sick and twisted humour. the
  Satanist may find something comedic about the extremes
  contained herein and what a Christian might be led to
  believe.
• Excerpt from RA Home Page Bibliography on Teenage Motivations, by an unknown author
  a sample from bibliographies below indicating the type
  of attitude which a Satanist might expect from those
  who have been convinced of the 'satanic ritual abuse'
  "problem". extremely valuable to the teenage Satanist
  who wishes to be prepared for the worst.

"SRA" BOOK REVIEWS AND BIBLIOGRAPHIES

• "A Review of 'Witchcraft, Satanism and Occult Crime: Who's Who and What's What, A Manual of Reference Materials for the Professional Investigator', edited by Otter [Oberon] Zell", review by boboroshi
  a critical review of this Neo-Pagan propaganda which
  purports to be an authoritative aid to professional
  investigations of 'satanic- and occult-related crime'.
  the curious Satanist will find a correction to a
  publication sold and promoted by the Church of All
  Worlds, unabashedly fueling the Satanic Panic.
• "Ritual Abuse Home Page Book Reviews", by Bob and Gretchen Passantino
  reviews of "The Black Mask: Satanism in America Today"
  by John Charles Cooper and "Painted Black" by Carl A.
  Raschke, as well as a number of books on 'spiritual
  warfare'. the Passantinos are some of the more coherent
  Christian book reviewers, eyeing critically the wealth
  of schlock and flim-flam that passes for reputability.
  Satanists may here find examples of Satanic Panic text
  as reviewed by Christians with some scruples.
• "Raising the Devil: Satanism, New Religions, and the Media", Bill Ellis author, review by boboroshi
  review of this scholarly examination of American
  legend-making, urban scare-mongering, and tall-tales.
• Excerpt from _Demon Possession Handbook_, by J. F. Cogan
• "Rock Music: The Devil's Advocate, by Terry Watkins

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Books

Journal Articles

Papers, Reports and Bibliographies

Videos

further edited to include only titles or descriptions relating

to 'the occult' or 'satanism', these resources contain

classic texts, extremely valuable academic papers, and

a host of completely ludicrous scare-mongering. Satanists

may enjoy perusing these lists as raw material for occult

studies or to become acquainted with Satanic Panic standards.