Abstract
In this paper the author examines the character of Marilyn Mason, who is more commonly known as the "Antichrist Superstar". He looks at how Mason has created uproar in the religious as well as secular community. The controversy behind his messages have caused local legislators and religious leaders to ban him from ever performing in any public edifices in their state. He examines why some parents would rather lock their children in their rooms when he is in town than have them go to one of his concerts. The author gives examples of some of the heinous acts that Mason has performed and looks into the psychological thinking behind them and why teenagers like him so much. In conclusion, the author communicates that when faced with issues that are so controversial, it is difficult for the human community not to let emotions of anger and rage overtake but it is important not to condemn the sinner and condone the sin. The author suggests that in order to help the teenagers of today and people who might turn out to be society's next Marilyn Manson, we must start at an early age to keep our children on a correct path by stimulating children in the right way morally, ethically, psychologically and spiritually.

From the Paper
"Psychologically, this is an understandable theory. Every generation had its role model of rebellion; James Dean, Prince, and Madonna are only a few. But, we are not talking about rebels without a cause, strange clothes, or a person who has the Virgin Mary's name yet does not act anything like her namesake. We are discussing behaviors that most likely stem from psychological problems. Dr. Weidman agrees by adding that, "To today's parents, someone like Manson, with the Satanic content of his music, is much scarier than Elvis' gyrations or the Beatles' long hair were to our parents," (Ransom, pg.2). Mark Gilman, host of On the Mark a Christian radio station says Manson is "cynically preying on depressed, nihilistic teens," (Ransom, pg.2)."

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