Which Decade Was Satan More Prevalent In Popular Culture? The 1980s or the 2020s?

[The Sentinel]

Hi, I'm too young to remember the great Satanic panic of the 1980s so I thought it was just an overblown PTA type of reaction to Heavy Metal. It's quite obvious to me that Satan is more prevalent in popular culture today than ever before because it's right in our face and no one cares or seem to notice. The fact that it's mainstream artists and the normalization of it is extraordinary disturbing. Even from a secular point of view, you can easily view bands who seemed "Satanic" in the 1980s were essentially the musical equivalent of "Vincent Price". Even "Alice Cooper" is Christian but is still "Alice Cooper" the character. I figured it's the horror aspect that scared people about Satan back then. I can't name one band associated in that scene that really are devil worshipers or endorse the devil. I have seen consistent mockery of Christianity for the last 10 years in Hollywood completely blatantly. Well, that's my argument. Did anyone live through that and if so did it feel as authentic a reaction as we're having now with the public displays of Satanic imagery?

 

[stevevw]

I think you can easily trace the evolution of music like everything else and its become more satanic as you call it. Or demonic spirits. I think bad spirits is a better way to describe it as its not just about the words but the spirit of the music. Like the spirit of a team or organisation can be positive or negative ie team spirit.

Music back in the 50s and 60s when rock and roll was coming on the scene was seen as the devils music. There were many record bomb fires like book burnings. Artist were banned for far less then today. Lennon made an observation that the Beatles phenomena was more popular than Christ at the time and the world went crazy burning their records and banning them until they appologised. Nothing could stop the music though.

It seems the 60s and into the 70's music became expedrimental. The guardrails were off now and all sorts of music was coming out. But primarily rock and roll. The original devils music was getting more sophisticated.

But I think music is a reflection of the culture. As society became more Godless and morality became relative and therefore opened the door generally for alternative ideas and beliefs. The same happened in music.

You can look back at how the morals of music was very traditional and within the biblical values. Even hymes becoming popular on the charts. But music being an art its the perfect vehicle for pushing the bounderies and art is often at the forefront. For example Andy Wharhol art and the Factory which produce very arty and provocative music in the 60s.

The 80s was the era of heavy metal and grunge. This was probably a refection of the time. But really another evolution of rock and roll.

The strange thing is that if we trace rock and roll back we come to Blues music which goes back to Gospel. The black slaves singing the gospel and blues of the plight to America. All the original western bands like the Beatles and Stones based their music on the blues and gospel of original artists like Robert Johnson, Led Belly, Sunhouse and Big Mumma Thorton. Why sang gospel and blues.

 

[Aaron112]

It's quite obvious to me that Satan is more prevalent in popular culture today

Throughout culture/society. God has allowed sin to grow exponentially.

 

[bèlla]

Music executives control what’s produced. It wasn’t possible to get their products distributed in the past as it is today and that’s a significant shift. There isn’t a lack of talent or people interested in different genres. Getting signed is challenging and if they do it isn’t promoted to the degree others are. Every era has an agenda. I don’t think earlier periods were necessarily better. They pushed the envelope to the point that was permissible for their age. As time progressed society became more accommodating and here we are.

Gospel did not beget those genres and blues was controversial in the black community in the past. Mimicking the sound and mood doesn’t make them gospel’s offsprings. They took elements that appealed and fused them with their own. And given the lyrics I’m uncertain how anyone would conclude the same. A piece dedicated to the Lord would never result in the things they discussed.

~bella

 

[Apple Sky]

Well Bob Dylan actually made a pact with the Devil.

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[Michie]

Dylan did not make a pact with the devil. You really need to stop feeding on these things.

The Chief Commander is the Lord.

 

[bèlla]

Well Bob Dylan actually made a pact with the Devil.

The clip you shared is echoing the same from start to finish. Including the statement about signing your name in blood which refers to a covenant. Historically speaking, many have looked to the spiritual realm for inspiration. That’s what the muses represented. We’ve all heard of writer’s block and creatives have similar challenges and sometimes the well is dry. Which compels them to look elsewhere for inspiration.

I had a couple of friends in the past that became acquainted with a santerian priestess. Before they met her they were wiccan and didn’t know a lot. But after her they became more adept and got into spirit guides, divination, etc. The spirits had names and could speak to them in an awakened state and they repeated what they heard. They got instructions and advice and so on.

One day this topic came up and the spirit mentioned the pledges people make. It was in context to new age practices where they promise themselves to a deity. And the spirit said, they may forget but the one they pledged themselves to will not and the contract is binding. I wasn‘t walking with the Lord then and was genuinely confused about what was real but the comment hit me nonetheless because I knew a lot of scripture.

There’s many people like them walking around with something in their ear and they assume it’s good and value the feedback. The devil comes through different doors depending on the person. Some people need to believe they’re dealing with a spirit guide or helpful deity to be receptive and there’s a correlation in the spoils. Much like we ask the Lord for blessings you can go to that realm for the same and there’s a price.

The term “selling your soul” is true in principle but inaccurate in practice. It’s more akin to an exchange. There’s representatives in the spirit realm for everything and God gives downloads too. When you get into fame and wealth the stakes are higher and it isn’t a one time thing. It’s like a plant you have to feed it continually,

Demons are all around us but they gravitate to certain subjects more than others like entertainment because of the influence. Most people aren’t thinking when they listen to music. They’re responding emotionally and their guard is down and they’re more susceptible.

ETA: The person interviewing Dylan knew what he meant and he wasn’t referring to the Lord and his answer could be taken both ways.

~bella

 

[Apple Sky]

The person interviewing Dylan knew what he meant and he wasn’t referring to the Lord and his answer could be taken both ways.

I reckon Satan is around influencing so many people especially People in power like government leaders.

The "forbidden chord" is the tritone, a dissonant musical interval that spans three whole tones and was historically nicknamed "diabolus in musica" (devil in music). It earned this name because its unsettling and tense sound was considered so jarring that it was avoided in medieval church music to maintain a harmonious and divine atmosphere. Despite its past, the tritone is now a widely used tool in many music genres, from classical to rock and jazz, to create tension or a sinister feeling.

 

[bèlla]

I reckon Satan is around influencing so many people especially People in power like government leaders.

Of course. But remember Paul’s words when he told us what we wrestle against. He was describing a hierarchy much like the military with satan on top. When you speak of the government you have to keep the same in mind. Each country has a ruling spirit which falls under someone higher. And there’s related divisions within the country overseen by territorial spirits.

~bella