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Black Mass at The Satanic Temple Salem
The Satanic Temple Salem
Salem, MA
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Black Mass at The Satanic Temple Salem
What is a Black Mass?

The Black Mass, as an idea, originated with hysterical Catholic propaganda against the afeared other. It was a story told about a horrific, ritualistic affront against all decent Christendom, the narrative of which was used as a justification for killing perceived enemies to society -- heretics. Ironically, Roman Pagans accused early Christians of enacting secret nocturnal rituals in which infant sacrifice was said to occur. Christians later demonized Pagans, and made almost identical allegations regarding the Witches Sabbath. Medieval blood libel against the Jews told of rites during which a consecrated host would be defiled in one way or another. These elements came together in a conspiracy theory of imaginary Satanic crimes that eventually became a staple of Satanic mythology: the blasphemous Black Mass.


As sometimes happens with these things, some people found themselves drawn to the idea of this forbidden ritual, and theres some evidence that certain parties worked to enact outrageous rituals inspired by this mythology. French writer Joris-Karl Huysmans, published a book titled La-Bas in the late 19th-century in which he described an eye-witness account of a Black Mass enactment that has served as a detailed blueprint for its actual practice.

Now, the Black Mass, when it is performed, is a repurposing of the mythology into a declaration of personal independence on the part of its participants. Its an act of liberation from stifling and oppressive superstitious precepts that were likely instilled at a young age. Its usually something people feel motivated to do somewhere in the introductory stages of Satanism, when they are just feeling empowered by the fact that they can engage in blasphemy -- these forbidden symbolic acts -- without consequence.

Admission; $40. Limited space.
No photography or video.
Strictly 18 years or older.
ID required (for waiver verification)
dress code; Black clothes in your best dressed style, bring a plain black hooded cowl or robe.
No press passes available.

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The Satanic Temple Salem (View)
64 Bridge St
Salem, MA 01970
United States
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Categories

Arts > Performance
Other > Spiritual

Kid Friendly: No
Dog Friendly: No
Non-Smoking: No
Wheelchair Accessible: No

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Name Withheld
Oct 31, 2017 10:37 AM
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Oct 31, 2017 10:24 AM
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Oct 31, 2017 10:12 AM
Name Withheld
Holden, MA United States
Oct 30, 2017 9:39 AM
John L.
Limington, ME United States
Sep 26, 2017 6:32 PM

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