Topic: Catholic Church

Catholic Church comes up in 35 chapters across 33 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to September 2026.

February 2012 September 2026

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The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic
• 14:49 - 18:58

The Best Of Gordon White On THC: Remembering The Dark Prince of Chaos Magic

San La Muerte Cult Practices and Subdermal Bone Insertions

An exploration of the San La Muerte cult reveals its origins as a skeletal folk saint venerated by the marginalized in Paraguay and Argentina. Devotees often seek protection through subdermal insertions of small amulets carved from human bone, which are sometimes blessed unwittingly by Catholic priests. The segment details the iconography of the Capella de Santo shrine and the radical ritual practices associated with what some call narco-occultism.

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RamX | Hidden Codes of Our Scripted Reality, The UFO/Occult Overlap, & Grimoire Patterns
• 38:50 - 43:47

RamX | Hidden Codes of Our Scripted Reality, The UFO/Occult Overlap, & Grimoire Patterns

Synchronicity, Hummingbird Anecdote and Angelic Art History

A personal anecdote regarding a hummingbird is used to illustrate Jungian synchronicity and the alignment of intention with reality. The discussion then explores how the visual depiction of angels was altered between 600 and 1000 AD, blending fairy aesthetics with religious iconography to co-opt existing pagan beliefs.

Dr. DC Ammon Hillman | Sex, Drugs, Jesus, & Snake Venom Assassins Of Antiquity
• 33:49 - 39:44

Dr. DC Ammon Hillman | Sex, Drugs, Jesus, & Snake Venom Assassins Of Antiquity

Institutional Child Abuse, Exorcism, and Catholic Church Foundations

Dr. Hillman presents the thesis from his book "Original Sin," arguing that child abuse is an integral, foundational component of the Catholic Church rather than a modern accident. He describes early Christian exorcism as a "possession tech" derived from older pagan rituals, where ritual sodomy was used to assert political dominance over competing religions. This process was framed as a way for a child to "rebuke" sin and save their soul through trauma.

Diana Walsh Pasulka | Entity Encounters, The Order Of The Dolphin, & The Electric Raccoon
• 10:30 - 15:52

Diana Walsh Pasulka | Entity Encounters, The Order Of The Dolphin, & The Electric Raccoon

Institutional Domestication, UAP Terminology and State-Sponsored Religion

A comparison is drawn between the historical domestication of revolutionary religious figures, such as Francis of Assisi, and the modern government rebranding of "flying saucers" to "UFOs" and finally "UAPs." Pasulka argues that institutions and governments attempt to strip the mystical or "spiritual residue" from high strangeness events to make them mundane. This process is described as a way for the state to manage disruptive, revolutionary experiences.

Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101
• 1:01:50 - 1:06:35

Analog | Newspaper Archive Anomalies, Oddities Underground, Radium Secrets, & Lodestone 101

Roman Expansion, Moorish Empire, and Global Forced Conversions

Analog describes the expansion of Rome as an "octopus" taking over global territories that were previously independent. He suggests that the terms "Tartaria" and "Barbaria" were used by the Catholic Church to label pagan or merchant-class confederacies. This historical narrative links the expulsion of the Moors in 1492 to the eventual colonization of the Americas and the systematic destruction of non-Roman cultures.

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros
• 1:36 - 4:03

Dr. Joanna Kujawa | Sexual Alchemy, Erotic Rapture, & The Goddesses of Eros

Dr. Joanna Kujawa, Suppression of the Divine Feminine and Eros

Dr. Joanna Kujawa, author of The Other Goddess, joins the program to discuss the historical suppression of female sexuality and the divine feminine. The conversation explores how Western society and the Catholic Church have marginalized women, often excluding the feminine element from the Holy Trinity. Dr. Kujawa’s academic background from the Pontifical Institute for Medieval Studies and Monash University informs her investigation into Mary Magdalene and the goddesses of Eros.

Cathy O’Brien | MK Ultra Mind Control, Mark Phillips, & The Slave Society Agenda
• 29:19 - 32:30

Cathy O’Brien | MK Ultra Mind Control, Mark Phillips, & The Slave Society Agenda

Fantasy vs Reality, Governor DeSantis and Project Paperclip

The use of fantasy themes in Disney media is explained as a method to confuse the subconscious mind and break down critical analysis. O'Brien expresses support for Governor Ron DeSantis's efforts to revoke Disney's self-governing status, viewing it as a step toward accountability. The segment also links Disney's origins to Project Paperclip and Wernher von Braun, while noting the complicity of certain religious institutions in these occult-rooted agendas.

Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools
• 50:18 - 54:45

Darren Grimes | Empire, The Indian Act of Canada, & The Residential Schools

Abuse Allegations, Runaway Children and Generational Parenting

Beyond disease, residential schools were rife with physical and sexual abuse perpetrated by staff, many of whom were affiliated with the Catholic Church. Many children died attempting to flee the schools into the harsh Canadian wilderness. The long-term impact of these institutions includes a cycle of trauma and addiction, as generations of Indigenous people were raised in "concentration camp" environments without parental models to emulate.

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Lon Milo DuQuette | Magick, Demons, Sex, & The Infinite You
• 42:10 - 48:02

Lon Milo DuQuette | Magick, Demons, Sex, & The Infinite You

Von Welling and the Secrets of Human Sexuality

The discussion shifts to Georg von Welling's 1717 work, Opus Maggo-Kabbalisticum, which Duquette recently introduced. He explains that alchemists like von Welling used coded language to hide mystical secrets about the human body and sexuality from the Catholic Church. These "secrets" involve the idea that human creative processes, including sexuality, are reflections of the cosmic forces that light the stars.

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Mark Stavish | Egregores, Magic Thoughts, & Living Ideas
• 36:08 - 39:22

Mark Stavish | Egregores, Magic Thoughts, & Living Ideas

Spirit Possession and the Link in Esoteric Orders

The conversation delves into the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and its concept of "the link," where an entity is supposedly impregnated into an adept for life. Stavish discusses spirit possession in early Christianity, Pentecostalism, and Voodoo, suggesting that many spiritual "contacts" involve a form of possession. Greg Carlwood questions the nature of the entities at the top of large organizations like the Catholic Church given their history of scandals.

Ryan Patrick Burns | Skinwalker Ranch, Paranormal Portals, & The Wolverine
• 46:40 - 49:44

Ryan Patrick Burns | Skinwalker Ranch, Paranormal Portals, & The Wolverine

Political Wars in Ufology and the End of Religion

The conversation touches on the potential for disinformation in the work of figures like Tom DeLonge and the broader political war within the paranormal community. Burns suggests that the revelation of these truths could lead to the end of traditional religious institutions, including the Catholic Church under Pope Francis.

Alan Green |  The Shakespeare Mystery, Manifesting, & The John Dee Cipher
• 1:34:00 - 1:40:39

Alan Green | The Shakespeare Mystery, Manifesting, & The John Dee Cipher

Desecration Claims, Catholic Church and Future Announcements

Green argues that the presence of non-relic materials in the altar stone technically renders it "desecrated" according to Catholic law, necessitating its opening and reconsecration. He encourages listeners to visit his website to vote on whether the altar should be opened. Green teases a major upcoming announcement in the new year regarding a strategy to finally reveal the contents of the stone.

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Thomas Sheridan | Sorcery, Druidic Culture, & The Christian Steamroll
• 5:43 - 8:26

Thomas Sheridan | Sorcery, Druidic Culture, & The Christian Steamroll

Newgrange Megalithic Structures and Childhood Psychological Conditioning

A childhood visit to the 5,000-year-old Newgrange megalithic site in the Boyne Valley served as a catalyst for researching ancient Irish magic. While the site features sophisticated solar alignments during the winter solstice, the educational system at the time juxtaposed these ancient wonders with bizarre Catholic relics in nearby cathedrals. This experience highlighted a form of psychological conditioning where indigenous ancestral knowledge was suppressed in favor of Church narratives.

Thomas Sheridan | Sorcery, Druidic Culture, & The Christian Steamroll
• 8:26 - 11:02

Thomas Sheridan | Sorcery, Druidic Culture, & The Christian Steamroll

Catholic Church Corruption of Pagan Magic and Rituals

The Catholic Church is described as having performed a wholesale corruption of pagan traditions, rebranding magical rites as religious dogma. Concepts such as transubstantiation and the Eucharist are characterized as forms of blood magic and sympathetic magic stripped of their original connection to nature. This religious class system mirrors economic structures, where elites utilize magical tools while the general populace is led back to Abrahamic doctrines.

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Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
• 20:06 - 23:31

Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence

Nazi Survival Networks and Catholic Church Ratlines

Following World War II, Nazi networks survived through "ratlines" facilitated by the Catholic Church, which used diplomatic immunity to move personnel and funds. American industrialists who supported the Nazis during the war, including representatives from Ford and IBM, maintained business contacts that aided this survival. In post-war Germany, Nazi sympathizers were often placed in charge of reconstruction and industry at the recommendation of local clergy.

Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence
• 1:21:08 - 1:23:10

Shamangineer | Fascism: The History, The Psychology, & The Re-emergence

Colonial Expansion and the Savior Motif in Politics

The Catholic Church's colonial expansion is blamed for wiping out indigenous examples of egalitarian societies through forced conversion and cultural destruction. In modern times, this loss of alternative models leads people to view political figures like Obama or Trump as "savior" figures. This reliance on a top-down leader to fix systemic issues is described as a revolving door of false hopes that fails to address the underlying concentration of authority.

Jeran Campanella | The Flat  Earth, Early Explorers, & The Mysterious Polar Regions
• 22:41 - 26:30

Jeran Campanella | The Flat Earth, Early Explorers, & The Mysterious Polar Regions

Historical Origins, Printing Press Influence

The transition from flat earth beliefs to the globe model is attributed to the rise of the printing press and the institutionalization of science. It is argued that science sought to distance itself from the Catholic Church but eventually adopted its own dogmatic lies to avoid admitting errors. The flat earth model is linked to the idea of a purposeful creator, which science allegedly seeks to obscure.

Miguel Conner | Gnosticism,  Archons, & Simon Magus
• 30:17 - 34:09

Miguel Conner | Gnosticism, Archons, & Simon Magus

Roman Catholic Appropriation, Spiritual Alchemy and Magic

The Roman Catholic Church is described as having appropriated Gnostic and mystery religion rituals, transforming individual magical experiences into state-sponsored religious ceremonies like the Mass. While the Church marketed these rituals to the masses, individual magic remained largely unlawful or underground to maintain institutional control over the divine. This tension highlights the Gnostic identity as "history's first geeks" who distrusted temples and secular authorities in favor of private, small-group exploration.

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Isaac Weishaupt | Star Wars, Occult Themes, & Disney
• 14:47 - 19:37

Isaac Weishaupt | Star Wars, Occult Themes, & Disney

Christianity, Ritual Magic, and the Illuminati Agenda

A discussion on the tension between traditional Christianity and the practice of ritual magic highlights the internal struggles of modern believers. The Illuminati is theorized to seek the destruction of organized religion in favor of a Luciferian doctrine. Historical context is provided regarding the Catholic Church's suppression of Gnostic and pagan practices that were originally part of early Christian traditions.

Leo Zagami | Exposing The Illuminati & The New World Order
• 0:00 - 1:35

Leo Zagami | Exposing The Illuminati & The New World Order

Leo Zagami, Illuminati Defector and Author Introduction

Leo Zagami is introduced as a 33rd-degree Freemason and high-ranking member of the P2 Lodge who defected from the Illuminati in 2006. Zagami has authored several books, including "Pope Francis: The Last Pope" and "Confessions of an Illuminati," which claim to expose the agendas of secret societies and aristocratic bloodlines.