The earliest known recording of “Dogma” dates back to Marilyn Manson & the Spooky Kids' second cassette release, The Beaver Meat Cleaver Beat. This early version of the song was originally released in 1990 under the title “Strange Same Dogma.”

The definition of the song’s title, “dogma,” refers to principles laid down by an authority as indisputably true. Similarly, the lyrics reference the general term of “burning witches” to reflect the quick judgement of those who “go on a witch hunt” against individuals that don’t conform to society’s ideals.

The lyrics “You cannot sedate all the things you hate” are notably printed on the Portrait of an American Family CD.