We had the honor of chatting with the founder of The Church of the SubGenius. This parody religion has been a primary driver of freethought and consciousness-awakening in modern times. Is it an elaborate joke or a real system of deeply held beliefs? Does it have Gnostic themes? Can its message work in a time when society and reality itself are more like parodies instead of frameworks for human existence?Astral Guest — The Rev. Ivan Stang.This is a partial show. For the interview’s second half, please become a member or patron at Patreon.Get the simple, effective, and affordable Red Circle Private RSS Feed for all full showsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aeon-byte-gnostic-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy