@Owl Well, there are multiple elements to this that work together. One, yes, the breaking of taboo does intensify certain rituals. However, very importantly, they often record people doing these rituals, which creates blackmail material. This helps them maintain cohesion. But there's also the third element, and this is one that I think a lot of people don't want to take seriously, is that the satanic ritual actually works. That is, they actually are doing something to the effect of selling their soul for power. And they get what they are bargaining for. It really works, and that's in spite of them having less than compelling voices or fucking up the steps in the process. It isn't about that really.

Have you ever signed a mortgage? You sign a lot more than just one document. You go through multiple layers of paperwork and process before you arrive at being the new homeowner. The rigmarole adds gravitas. It makes whatever pact one is entering into count more.

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