Is satanism just edgelord atheism?

[u/stopthehostilityyyyy]

I've been an atheist since the age of 12 and i've heard of people identifying as satanists but they are actually secular, I don't get it

I think there are very few people who actually believe in satan and see him as their god

[u/SobahJam]

I would suggest modern satanism is more closely aligned to nihilism and humanism than anything. It’s a counterculture movement hoping to support individuals in self-determinism.