Monthly Archives: January 2019

The Myth of ‘Lone Wolf’ Terrorism

Posted on January 25, 2019 by

I have recently enjoyed reading Kathleen Belew’s historical study of the white power movement in America. Titled Bring the War Home: The White Power Movement and Paramilitary in America, Belew’s work is an admirable attempt to trace the development of … Continue reading →

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Modern Circles of Hell: Some New Proposals

Posted on January 18, 2019 by

As Dante’s tour guide through hell, the Roman poet Virgil introduces the former to the nine circles of torment that will face the condemned upon death. These concentric circles roughly correspond to the seven deadly sins, but are extended to … Continue reading →

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Jack T. Chick and The Witches of Nar Nar Goon

Posted on January 6, 2019 by

The sociological phenomenon known as the ‘satanic panic’ hit the country town of Warragul in the early 1990’s, where for a brief time the locals had become alarmed at the rise in satanic ritual activity amongst the towns youth. Rumours … Continue reading →

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