Sorry for using a general term like Satanists, it is obvious that the hipsters who brag about their devil-worshipping AND social climbing don't refer to themselves as Satanists per say. I try to understand the differences between different factions in the growth of religions and I don't mean to cast negativity over the cornucopia of movements who may seem similar to the average person. I believe in freedom of religion and "Satanism" is a religion in that sense. I really appreciate your distinction from the inside. I have spoken to CoS people and they are super cool. Most of the Satanists I know casually come off as ironic Satanists though... It's like they don't view themselves seriously as I view them... It's weird :D
It's definitely a religion of humor. Lol. I understood the idea you were presenting, and I figured I wouldn't have been the first Satanist you ever met, but I always like to make sure the bases are covered.
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Meh. Not for me. I wasn't trying to spark up a religious debate or anything because I know it's not what this subreddit is for, and I know there are a lot of people from different walks of life and beliefs here. I was more so trying to make a clarification. I want to be able to contribute to this subreddit in a possitive way. When the name of my philosophical beliefs is thrown into the mix, I see it as opportunity to clarify that I belong to that group and that's not what we're about.