3. TIL Satanists do not literally worship Satan. They are closer to an Atheist reli...

TIL Satanists do not literally worship Satan. They are closer to an Atheist religion, and believe Satan is a positive archetype demonstrating pride, individualism and enlightenment and use Satan as a symbol of defiance against Abrahamic faiths.

That's all literally explained in their FAQ though.

https://www.churchofsatan.com/faq-about-the-organization/

> LaVey used “Satan” as our primary symbol, employing the hebrew term predating Christianity meaning “the opposition, the accuser”—it was later personified, perhaps accidentally, as part of a mistranslation. We use this term as it was originally defined, for we stand in opposition to theist religions and their inherent hypocrisy. We are a formidable threat to any who would halt progress in the name of spirituality. We are explorers on the untrodden paths of science, human motivation and all mysteries awaiting understanding.

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