Speak of the Devil: How the Satanic Temple is Changing the Way We Talk About Religion

Abstract

From horror movies and death metal to moral panics and conspiracy theories, Satan holds a powerful place in the cultural imagination. Despite Satan ’ s prevalence in pop culture, real Sata-nists are often relegated to the margins of cultural and religious studies. Over the past half-decade, a new form of socially-engaged Satanism has blossomed in the US and beyond. Founded in 2013, The Satanic Temple (TST) is a “ political and religious movement that advocates pro-gressive values and the separation of church and state ” (1). This fascinating organization is the focus of Joseph Laycock ’ s new book, Speak of the Devil . . ’ s rebellion Milton ” narrative, aspects Devil the largest Satanic community