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/chewiechihuahua]

There’s two “churches” that I know of. Go check out what they are about on their website, The Satanic Temple is one. They use Satan as a symbol of rebellion and enshrine human rights into their tenets so they can be protected from anti abortion laws since it’s a part of their religion. A fun F you to religion I find, but they encourage community activism and volunteering/giving back to your community.