BARCELONA, SPAIN – DECEMBER 28: A woman dressed as a devil dances in the street under fire torches during the festival, Nit de Llufes on December 28, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. People dance and perform in the streets with fire torches to mark the Day of the Innocents. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
Boston SatanCon is coming. I know what you're thinking. The word satan is very scary for most people. The actual definition of Satan according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary can be found HERE. Then of course, we have "cons." What exactly is a "con?" A "con" is short for convention which is described as a large event where fans of (people who are very enthusiastic about) a particular TV show, movie, computer game, etc. can meet each other. In this case, we have SatanCon which is opening this weekend in Boston. At first glance, something like a SatanCon would scare most people. However, in this case, there's no need to panic. Here's why.
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 28: A woman dressed as a devil dances in the street under fire torches during the festival, Nit de Llufes on December 28, 2017 in Barcelona, Spain. People dance and perform in the streets with fire torches to mark the Day of the Innocents. (Photo by Chris McGrath/Getty Images)
What is SatanCon?
It is being billed as the "Largest satanic gathering in history" and the the Salem-based Satanic Temple will be celebrating its 10th anniversary at this event.
When is SatanCon?
SatanCon is April 28-30
Where is SatanCon?
The Boston Marriott Copley Place
Can you still get tickets to SatanCon?
Unfortunately, no. SatanCon is completely sold out and no more tickets are available.
Who will be appearing at SatanCon?
Founders Lucien Greaves and Malcolm Jerry will be holding sessions that include: "Satanism and self pleasure" and "deconstructing your religious upbringing."
SatanCon is being dedicated to Boston Mayor Wu
Organizers decided to dedicate the event to Mayor Wu because, in a statement: “she denied the group from delivering a satanic invocation at Boston City Hall and has used unconstitutional efforts to keep The Satanic Temple out of the public spaces of Boston.”
What is the theme of this year's SatanCon?
Organizers have billed this year's theme as “Hexennacht in Boston,” German for “Witches’ Night,” marking the Pagan holiday of May Eve.
Why there is NO need to panic about SatanCon?
The organization is more satire and poking fun at the thought of satan, not seeing satan as evil per se but more so makes a mockery of traditional religion. According to organizer Malcolm Jarry: “It’s a heroic figure who fights against tyrannical authority and for humanity, even if it’s a losing battle.”
Here's how the Archdiocese of Boston wants Catholics to respond to SatanCon
They're asking Catholics not to engage saying "We ask Catholics not to organize or encourage others to go to the event to protest. It will only make it more prominent and give the organizers the attention they seek."
