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Question 1. How do the concepts of ritual and performativity relate to one another, particularly with regard to socialization and in-group cohesion? To what extent, and in what ways, can these concepts inform our understanding of "fame-making processes" (Kerr 402), that lead to what some call "celebrity worship"? Are there useful parallels between the creation and elevation of celebrity and the creation and elevation of religious figures, or is this overly reductive?

Question 2. After watching the film, Hail Satan?, do you think The Satanic Temple's activist performance of "freedom of religion" (as ritual, practice, and participation in heated conversations around toleration and inclusivity for all religions) contributes in fruitful ways to the complex discourse around what "religion" is and how faith traditions are lived? Does The Satanic Temple (TST) effectively disrupt or problematize the ways in which many Western nations enforce boundaries around "valid" vs. "invalid" religions? Was there anything in the film that surprised you or challenged your preconceptions about a group like TST?*