Topic: Islam

Islam comes up in 17 chapters across 16 episodes of The Higherside Chats Free Show, from February 2012 to June 2026.

February 2012 June 2026

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Todd Elliott | The Cunning Farmer: Magical Timing, Ritual Practice, & Land Spirits
• 11:50 - 14:08

Todd Elliott | The Cunning Farmer: Magical Timing, Ritual Practice, & Land Spirits

Religious Prohibitions and the Taboo of Magic

The discussion covers the historical and modern prohibitions against magic within monotheistic religions like Christianity and Islam. Elliott recounts sharing his work with an evangelical audience in rural Kentucky and notes that while magic is often forbidden, practitioners exist within all major traditions. He contrasts the Western view of magic as "silliness" with cultures like Saudi Arabia, where practicing magic remains a capital crime.

Jay Dyer | Esoteric Hollywood 3, Movie Mind Control, & The Hero’s Journey
• 1:16:35 - 1:19:48

Jay Dyer | Esoteric Hollywood 3, Movie Mind Control, & The Hero’s Journey

Iran Conflict, Wag the Dog and Staged Imagery

Greg Carlwood comments on the escalating conflict in Iran, specifically a reported strike on a school that resulted in high civilian casualties. He compares the emotional manipulation of war imagery to the film Wag the Dog, questioning the authenticity of certain viral photos like a "bloody backpack." He urges listeners to be cautious of handpicked, potentially AI-generated or staged images designed to trigger specific emotional responses for political ends.

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Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee
• 40:32 - 44:12

Free Plus Show: Dr. Stephen Skinner | The History Of Magic, Summoning Spirits, & John Dee

Historical Suppression, Destruction of the Library of Alexandria

The systematic destruction of ancient knowledge is detailed, beginning with Christian monks in Alexandria in 397 AD and followed by the Muslim conquest in 660 AD. Dr. Skinner recounts the story of the Library of Alexandria's final destruction, where papyri were allegedly used to heat bakehouses for six months because they either contradicted or redundantly matched the Koran. This era of religious intolerance resulted in the loss of vast amounts of Greek geometry and magical wisdom.

The Arkon & The Greek | Godspeek: Technological Manipulation, Spiritual Subversion, & Etherial Influence
• 1:06:30 - 1:11:02

The Arkon & The Greek | Godspeek: Technological Manipulation, Spiritual Subversion, & Etherial Influence

Yahweh, Biblical Potency, and Lawful Living

The Greek explains his choice of Yahweh as a chief deity based on the "laws" and transmissions provided for human conduct. He dismisses the idea that the Bible was written by Shakespeare and encourages listeners to find which "laws" jive with them personally. The Archon notes the historical potency of the Abrahamic religions, suggesting their long-term dominance is not a coincidence.

Brian Cotnoir | Practical Alchemy, Alchemical Philosophy, & The Orum Potibile
• 11:14 - 15:02

Brian Cotnoir | Practical Alchemy, Alchemical Philosophy, & The Orum Potibile

Alchemical Theory, Perfection of Matter and the Soul

Alchemy is defined as the art and science of bringing something to its final completion or perfection. Cotenoir explains the alchemical worldview where metals exist on a spectrum from lead (imperfect) to gold (perfect). This concept extends beyond physical matter to the Judeo-Christian and Islamic traditions regarding the ascent and perfection of the human soul.

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David Icke | True Reality, Archon Control, & The Big Conspiracy
• 44:17 - 48:14

David Icke | True Reality, Archon Control, & The Big Conspiracy

Gnostic Archons, Jinn, and Universal Demonology

The segment explores the historical evidence for non-human manipulators found in the Nag Hammadi library and Gnostic texts. David Icke compares the Gnostic "Archons" to the Islamic "Jinn," the Zulu "Chittahuri," and Christian "demons." He argues that different cultures are describing the same predatory force using varied terminology based on their specific traditions.

KJ Ozborne | The Beast System, The Spiritual Battle, & The Old Plan For New Man
• 13:13 - 18:24

KJ Ozborne | The Beast System, The Spiritual Battle, & The Old Plan For New Man

Muslim Influence on Symbolism, Global Religion and the Pope

KJ Osborne acknowledges the influence of Muslim researchers on his understanding of end-times symbolism, specifically citing the series The Arrivals and the concept of the Dajjal. The conversation explores how secret societies and religious institutions, including the Vatican and Islam, may be working in unison toward a global "coexist" agenda. Osborne argues that this movement aims to marginalize traditional Christianity in favor of a unified spiritual system.

Jason Louv | John Dee, Enochian Magick, & The Empire Of Angels
• 25:41 - 30:04

Jason Louv | John Dee, Enochian Magick, & The Empire Of Angels

Enochian System, Angelic Dictation and Religious Origins

The Enochian system is unique in the Western tradition because it was purportedly delivered top-down by angels rather than compiled from older human texts. This mirrors the origins of major world religions, such as Islam's delivery via the Archangel Gabriel and the foundations of Judaism and Mormonism. Understanding these transmissions is essential as they shape the worldviews of over 60% of the global population.

Austin Coppock | Assessing Omens, Divine Kingship, The Picatrix, & Astrological Magic
• 27:08 - 30:46

Austin Coppock | Assessing Omens, Divine Kingship, The Picatrix, & Astrological Magic

Picatrix, City of Haran and Hermetic Tradition

The Picatrix, or "Gaiet Al-Hakim," is identified as the definitive grimoire of astrological magic, originating in the 11th-century city of Haran. Haran served as a unique cultural pocket where ancient Babylonian worship and Hermetic traditions survived within the Islamic caliphate by paying a "heretic tax." The text focuses on image magic rather than names or sigils, teaching practitioners how to attract celestial power by creating specific physical representations that correspond to the heavens.

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Peter Levenda | Lovecraft, The Yazidi, & Middle Eastern Magic
• 36:54 - 42:58

Peter Levenda | Lovecraft, The Yazidi, & Middle Eastern Magic

Preservation of the Yazidi Black Book and Oral Traditions

The Yazidi maintain highly insular oral traditions and a mysterious text known as The Black Book, which has been subject to forgery and controversy. The 2014 siege of Mount Sinjar by the Islamic State brought the Yazidi into the global spotlight, prompting U.S. military intervention to prevent their extermination. Protecting these people is framed as essential for the human race, as they hold ancestral knowledge of the shrines and underground texts of Mesopotamia.

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Gordon White | Understanding Non-Human Logic and Entity Influence Throughout History
• 14:38 - 19:24

Gordon White | Understanding Non-Human Logic and Entity Influence Throughout History

Library of Alexandria, Translation of Hermetic Texts, and Islamic Preservation

The city of Alexandria served as a global hub for cultural and scientific exploration where the Old Testament and Egyptian wisdom were translated into Greek. Following the city's eventual collapse, esoteric knowledge was dispersed across the Mediterranean, finding refuge in Byzantium and the Moorish Empire. Islamic law played a crucial role in preserving these texts, valuing scientific information regardless of its origin and allowing duplicate texts to surface in Spain and Iran.

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Ole Dammegard | Problems With Paris and San Bernardino: False Flags and Faux Terror
• 57:17 - 1:00:22

Ole Dammegard | Problems With Paris and San Bernardino: False Flags and Faux Terror

Weaponized Islam, Salah Abdeslam and Media Staging

Ole Dammegard argues that the term "Islam" has been weaponized to trigger fear and that the name "Salah Abdeslam" is a linguistic construct designed for the subconscious. He describes Sky News footage showing Abdeslam smirking at a camera near the Attitude Cafe shortly after the attacks. This is presented as evidence that the "manhunt" was a scripted media event.

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John Lash | Gnosticism, Sophia, & The Archon Control Matrix
• 1:12:22 - 1:15:15

John Lash | Gnosticism, Sophia, & The Archon Control Matrix

St. Paul, Pandemic Religion and the Mutation of Islam

Lash describes how the Archontic virus went "pandemic" through the efforts of St. Paul, spreading from a closed Hebrew sect into the broader world via Christianity. He views Islam as a further mutation of this same "vicious" ideological virus. The segment concludes with Lash directing listeners to Metahistory.org for further research into these Gnostic insights.

THC 56: David Seaman | Bitcoin 101 & The Boston Bombing
• 49:05 - 52:30

THC 56: David Seaman | Bitcoin 101 & The Boston Bombing

Boston Bombing Inconsistencies, Media Reaction

David Seaman expresses skepticism regarding the technical ability of the 19-year-old Boston Bombing suspect to build complex explosives. He criticizes the US government's tendency to use such tragedies to pass restrictive laws like the Patriot Act, contrasting it with how Norway handles national trauma.

THC 56: David Seaman | Bitcoin 101 & The Boston Bombing
• 55:03 - 57:25

THC 56: David Seaman | Bitcoin 101 & The Boston Bombing

Tamerlan Tsarnaev Video, Radicalization, Minority Report

The hosts discuss a controversial YouTube video purportedly showing a naked Tamerlan Tsarnaev being taken into custody alive, contradicting the official story of his death. They also touch on the concept of "pre-crime" and the difficulty of identifying "lone wolf" actors in a free society.

THC 51: Paul Kimball | The Other Side Of Truth
• 22:56 - 27:23

THC 51: Paul Kimball | The Other Side Of Truth

Religious Conflict, Karma and the Illusion of Eternal Hell

The discussion addresses the manipulation of spiritual beliefs by power brokers to incite conflict between Christians, Muslims, and Jews. The concept of eternal hell is dismissed as a tool for institutional control, likened to the myth of Santa Claus. Instead, the speakers favor models of karma and reincarnation, suggesting that life is a series of lessons for spiritual development.

THC 17: Paul Herrmann & Bob Hansen | The Occupy Movement
• 56:12 - 57:35

THC 17: Paul Herrmann & Bob Hansen | The Occupy Movement

Religious Exploration and Internet Freedom

The guests share personal stories about their religious upbringings and recent explorations, including a humorous attempt to convert to Islam. They express concern that future generations may not enjoy the same level of internet freedom as the government and corporations seek more control over online communication.