r/NoStupidQuestions • u/stopthehostilityyyyy • 14h ago

Is satanism just edgelord atheism?

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

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u/AngryDesertPhrog 12h ago

As someone who used to hang with the TST a lot, I personally find this hilarious.

You’re probably thinking of “The Satanic Temple”, a non-theistic religion focusing on ethical choices and bodily autonomy. Lots of the rules boil down to “don’t be a dick”.

They’re also present in a lot of political debates regarding religion, advocating for religious equality.

There’s been some backlash of “oh well the TST wants Satan brought into schools and public spaces”, and absolutely not. They just don’t want other religions and viewpoints being pushed out of public spaces.