The Conquistadors Did Not Go Far Enough: Human Sacrifices in 2026
Episode script. Originally published 2026-09-22 at https://basedcamppodcast.substack.com/p/the-conquistadors-did-not-go-far
Techno-Puritan editorial context: This is a supplementary episode, not a tract. It is exploratory discussion of religious syncretism and the idolatry prohibition rather than settled Techno-Puritan doctrine; where it bears on doctrine, the tracts govern.
Today on Based Camp we discuss the modern human sacrifices to Santa Muerte in Mexico and their connections to ancient Aztec practices, because APPARENTLY WE WERE WRONG ABOUT THE AZTEC NIGHTMARE BEING OVER. Alarmed by this realization, we explore religious syncretism, the role of Catholic traditions in enabling folk saint worship, and why certain cultural patterns persist despite conversion efforts. We go over examples from cartel activity, public shrines, and recent cases illustrate the ongoing issue (everything’s linked in the show notes below).
We also chat about biblical rules on idolatry, comparisons with other colonized regions like New Zealand, and the limits of religious change in altering deep-seated behaviors. Broader themes of the podcast include the consequences of loose interpretations of core religious prohibitions and the challenges of integrating populations with violent historical traditions.