James Hind, a figure who associates himself with the Satanist label, operates in an unusual and often contradictory way. On the one hand, he actively cultivates an air of mystery around his identity, hiding behind a mask that ostensibly shields him from the prying eyes of the public. He admits that the stories he tells may be smokescreens or misdirections, meant to keep people from understanding his true self. Yet, paradoxically, he also expects his audience to believe the narratives he constructs about others—often people he disapproves of or considers his adversaries. It raises an essential question about credibility and accountability: how can someone who openly manipulates facts for the purpose of personal concealment demand trust from the very audience he’s keeping in the dark? Hind's narrative is emblematic of a larger issue—the challenge of distinguishing between the "truth" and a well-constructed fabrication. Here, we explore the unique ethical conundrum Hind pres...
James Hind, a self-proclaimed child protection advocate, recently tweeted, "Project Night Watch vision is to create spaces online and in the real world called 'gardens' where children and young people can experience safety, courage and hope in the face of adversity. The symbol of these gardens is the 'three apple trees'." While on the surface this statement may appear well-intentioned, a deeper examination reveals troubling inconsistencies and raises significant concerns about Hind’s true motives and his understanding of child welfare. The Safe Spaces for Children: Homes, Not "Gardens". First and foremost, the notion that children need artificial "gardens" to feel safe and hopeful is perplexing. The true safe space for any child should be their home, where they are cared for by their family or guardians. Hind’s proposal to create these so-called "gardens" feels unnecessary at best, and manipulative at worst. Why does Hind feel t...
NOTE. James Hind is a fictional character created and run by more than a dozen activists for ten years to challenge fake Satanic Panic narratives and those that promote those narratives. James Hind is not based on anyone living or dead. The team who was behind the James Hind character are and will always be anonymous. This James Hind project came to an end on 17th Dec 2023. The blog and the associated Twitter account remains as a historical record of ten years of activism against Satan Hunters and their narratives. My name is James Hind, I am an independent thinker who has identified with the Left Hand Path way of life. I consider nature as the ultimate authority, the common patterns of nature as the only truth worthy to base choice and deed upon. I have a major interest in technology, philosophy and history. I consider there is both a spiritual and a material aspect to nature, and have my own points of view which aligns me to the agnostic outlook. A...
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