EP 8 Lucien Greaves: Patriotism, Religion and Satan

Lucien Greaves is cofounder of the Satanic Temple and a main protagonist in the 'Hail Satan?' documentary, which currently has a 96% on Rotten Tomatoes. He has devoted his life to this secular religion and promoting religious plurality in the United States. Lucien describes an alternative view of the idea of patriotism in the US, both progressive and a return to its roots.
The Satanic Temple:
thesatanictemple.com/
Lucien's website:
luciengreaves.com/
Hail Satan? documentary:
www.hailsatanfilm.com/

[@witch3944]

You weren’t as question forward or quick paced as other interviewers but I really enjoyed seeing you have a conversation and reflect. It was refreshing to see something human. It sounds weird but with everything being so edited, business formatted, algorithm oriented, just seeing a real conversation that didn’t seem aimed at the viewer was refreshing.

[@MourningTalkShow]

Thanks! That's pretty much my hope for this podcast. Keeping the guest and myself engaged. It is pretty much guaranteed to keep me from becoming wildly popular, but it has been really healthy for me.

[@jessieczebotar4619]

Mourning Talk Host...missed your name....but nicely done podcast. Enjoyed the laid back, relaxed conversation, particularly that you both spoke of things most evangelicals are not willing to engage in...

[@MourningTalkShow]

Jessie Czebotar Thank you! An open mind is one of the most important things for me in my interviews. Someone like Lucian has a lot of unique insight to offer. Aaron

[@jessieczebotar4619]

Mourning Talk I agree, I am a Christian who really enjoys hearing Lucien's talks and lectures. Good speaker choice.

[@Starlight_Silver]

I love seeing Lucien. Thx for having him on video.

[@ellehcorrs8868]

lucien his name sounds lucifer

[@znyznyzny]

@@ellehcorrs8868 you're very perceptive 😂

[@Startrekker77]

AmazIng conversation!!!

[@MourningTalkShow]

Thanks, Jason! I was very happy to talk to Lucien.

[@znyznyzny]

I like the vibe of the intro and also you asking Lucien questions I haven't heard others ask him before. subscribed!

[@MourningTalkShow]

Thank you! That's what every interviewer wants to hear!

[@rachelw1624]

Lucien, well done🙏 you unvail and convey the monster power structures which control society. I really can't understand why you should not be allowed celebrate your faith, I believe every faith should be allowed express there devotion as they see fit. I am from Ireland, they have refused planning permission for a local Mosque and will not allow them to ring there early morning prayer call, nonetheless, the Catholic Bell rings load and clear. I send you love, light and protection on your journey ✨💫✨

[@Jeremy0509]

Campy as hell, Lucien plays in to this show well❤

[@ashleyjwilliamshand]

4th grade was my last year of Christian school... Mother and Father were never ultra religous, but the sunday ritual maintained the motions/dues to gain entry through the purly gates, My father seemed as uncomfortable in his sunday suit, seeted southern Baptist pews, as I felt. Mom loved it though, but solely for her getting to stretch her insanely operatic voice during hymns. Went to Sunday service 4 times a month, then to 3, then to 2, then sporadically. Could not have been happier. Fealt like I ripped off a itchy sweater the moment my face fealt the sun on my face leaving that building. The bill Burr Curling bit is spot on. My eldetly parents still fancy themselves Christians, and they're good people, but they're latching on in name only, and out of fear from. Hell. Sleepovers at legit Christian households was always a trip. They seemed so different and alien how they lived christianity. Jesus Channel on the TV 24 hours, no horror movies, no pop music.

[@MourningTalkShow]

Thanks for this evocative comment! I'm glad you found peace away from religion. This is a good way to express how "tradition" and obligation can strangle any real satisfaction in religion. Many people are better off without it.

[@ckillion7]

I got the 666th view, amazing video keep it up!

[@AxiomofDiscord]

I have listened precisely to what Lucien says about theism, I have my own ideas but to the Temple I would count as Non-Theistic but still Pagan and Religious. I consider myself a Pantheist some would call me a theist some an atheist. I see gods as a way to personified aspects, and spirits of nature. Like to put a face on the wind or time or whatever. I find it useful when I organize it all in my mind and see myself as a part of a Cosmic family. So far no one I have talked to in the Satanic Temple has a problem with this but I am sure some would not like that I view things this way. To them I would remind them they are Satanist afterall.

[@dEAthlikEstAtic]

can i just say, he's super cute. i'm not going to watch the video because i don't want to hear people just talking & i will admit i'm a little drunk. but i think that when i'm sober too, i just don't say it when i'm sober. heil Satan, real Satan. i'm not an atheist &i don't exactly appreciate them using Satan they way they do in not believing in the entity, but that's life. thanks for the time you took to make the video even though i didn't watch it.

[@MourningTalkShow]

Lucien is like a sexy rat.

[@laurieman55mccabe59]

they both mad