Conspiracy Theories

La Carmina, Author of ‘The Little Book of Satanism,’ Talks ‘Satanic Panic,’ QAnon, Japanese Satanism, and More
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La Carmina, Author of ‘The Little Book of Satanism,’ Talks ‘Satanic Panic,’ QAnon, Japanese Satanism, and More

Editor’s note: while the concept of “Satanic Panic” is a pop culture phenomenon, Ritualistic Satanic Abuse (RSA) is quite real. We present this article as a look into current day media messaging in America.   For most of its existence, religious Satanism has been regarded as either unfit for polite conversation or fodder for sensationalist…

Dutch town loses case against Twitter over paedophilia conspiracy theories
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Dutch town loses case against Twitter over paedophilia conspiracy theories

By Euronews • Updated: 05/10/2022 A small Dutch town has lost its legal battle against Twitter over the spread of a baseless conspiracy theory. The municipality of Bodegraven-Reeuwijk had demanded that all tweets linking the town to child abuse should be automatically removed. Unfounded allegations had claimed that a ring of Satan-worshipping paedophiles was active…

Satanic panic is making a comeback, fueled by QAnon believers and GOP influencers
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Satanic panic is making a comeback, fueled by QAnon believers and GOP influencers

Editor’s note: this is a look into American news as well as culture. PROVO, Utah — On June 1, David Leavitt, the prosecuting attorney for Utah County, stood behind a lectern in his windowless Provo office before a gaggle of reporters. Wearing a gray suit and an exasperated look, he wanted to make something categorically…

Boosted by QAnon and mainstream conservatives, satanic panic spreads online and through local communities
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Boosted by QAnon and mainstream conservatives, satanic panic spreads online and through local communities

PROVO, Utah — On June 1, David Leavitt, the prosecuting attorney for Utah County, stood behind a lectern in his windowless Provo office before a gaggle of reporters. Wearing a gray suit and an exasperated look, he wanted to make something categorically clear: Neither he nor his wife were guilty of murdering or cannibalizing young…

The far-right Christian quest for power: 'We see them encouraged'
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The far-right Christian quest for power: 'We see them encouraged'

Editor’s note: PBJ Learning is a non-denominal and non-politically-affiliated company, and we are accepting and supportive of all belief systems that support freedom, safety, and compassion. We present various beliefs and opinion pieces that are relevant to the cultural zeitgeist, so you have access to a wide variety of opinions and data. We feel this…

Fact check: Mask-wearing not connected to child trafficking
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Fact check: Mask-wearing not connected to child trafficking

The claim: Mask wearing makes children more at risk for child sex trafficking Misinformation about the causes of sex trafficking and how to protect minors can be especially damaging in the fight against it, yet a web of conspiracy theories about the crime has grown over the past few years. The latest false claim is that…

The Devil Went Down to Denver: The Satanic Temple, Unbaptisms, and Christian Conservatism
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The Devil Went Down to Denver: The Satanic Temple, Unbaptisms, and Christian Conservatism

Editor’s note: We present articles with information on “satanic panic” for your research on American culture. “They’re demonic. It’s sickening, some of these books,” said Cain Young of Task Force Freedom during a Jan. 24 presentation at Message of Life Ministries in Loveland. The purpose of the meeting was to present “actions you can take…