Ep. 14 The Satanic Panic part 2: A Christian Response to a "Christian" Response to Dungeons & Dragons

Two weeks ago, Matt and Joe explored the Christian alarmism around Dungeons & Dragons during the 80s, but WAIT! Could it be that these brave heroes fighting the evils of tabletop RPGs might be... the REAL DEMONS THEMSELVES??? Find out today as Matt and Joe examine the theology of the early game and analyze the Satanic Panic from the theological framework of Walter Wink's The Powers that Be.CW: suicide

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