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Umberto Ray

Satanism – it isn’t for everyone

In his final contribution to the Faith Column, Umberto Ray explains why he is pleased Satanism lacks

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A brief musing on the nature of Satanic ritual

Who wouldn't be on a Satanist's speed dial: Elmer Fudd, Bugs Bunny or Judge Dredd?

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The birth of the Age of Fire

Reverend Ray shares the history of the often misunderstood Church of Satan, and how its founder went

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The gates of Hell are thrown open…

An introduction for the uninitiated of the very often misunderstood belief of Satanism

By Umberto Ray

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