What Is “The Process”? Episode #20: Charles Manson (Part 13) - On The Authority Of Kings: The Peerage & Perversion
Jun 24, 2025
The podcast delves into the mysterious Process Church, drawing connections to Charles Manson and the intriguing figure Christopher Fripp. Listeners discover the inner dynamics of the cult, including disturbing sexual rituals and power hierarchies. Tensions arise over the Process's efforts to reshape public perception of Manson. A deep dive into the Fripp family unveils royal connections and scandalous history alongside the notorious libel trial of Sir Alfred Fripp. The exploration hints at elite secrets and the shadowy intersections of sexuality, power, and societal norms.
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Mentors, New Thought, And Revisionism
- Dana situates Dalton and Edward Carpenter's influence in shaping Eddie's mentorship and possibly nonconforming sensibilities.
- She warns against conflating LGBTQ history with pederasty while flagging historical revisionism.
Historical Arguments For Age-Asymmetric Affection
- Dana reads Carpenter advocating affectionate teacher-pupil bonds as developmental, exposing historical arguments that now appear problematic.
- She uses this to illustrate how past intellectual currents blurred lines between pedagogy and age-unequal affection.
Salome Trial As Context
- Dana introduces Michael Kettle's Salome libel trial book as the best entry point to the case.
- She frames the 1918 trial's social panic as background to Fripp's courtroom role.
