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[–] XEAL@lemm.ee 9 points 1 year ago (1 children)

"opponent" or "rival"

Aaand that's the interpretation The Church of Satan takes. They're atheists and don't believe in Satan as an entity.

[–] Pat_Riot@lemmy.today 13 points 1 year ago (1 children)

You're thinking of The Satanic Temple. CoS is a theistic organization started by Anton Lavey. They worship a literal Satan.

[–] synae@lemmy.sdf.org 17 points 1 year ago

https://www.churchofsatan.com/faq-fundamental-beliefs/

Why do Satanists worship The Devil?

We don’t. Satanists are atheists.