As far as I’m concerned, TST is only a “religion” on the books as a basic requirement for them to insert themselves into all of the places that religion, specifically Christianity, is inserted into by government, so they can demonstrate the hypocrisy of the “leadership” that was elected.
Also, having a belief that there isn’t anything in the great beyond, is still a belief. You can have a belief without denying reality/Science. None of these things are mutually exclusive. I’m saddened that you don’t seem to believe that.
At the end of the day, I see anyone identifying as a satanist under TST to be doing advocacy work on behalf of nonbelievers, since most governments would rather deny all religious symbols/rituals/information from government than allow “Satanists” a platform. Their actions unilaterally has eliminated, mitigated, or otherwise diminished the involvement of any one particular sky daddy from government. It’s a worthwhile thing to be done.
You’re entitled to an opinion, even if everyone else disagrees, so think whatever you want. I don’t agree that you can’t be agnostic/atheist and be a part of a “religion”. You absolutely can.
Even the lack of a belief is, in and of itself, a belief.
That’s a controversial take.
As far as I’m concerned, TST is only a “religion” on the books as a basic requirement for them to insert themselves into all of the places that religion, specifically Christianity, is inserted into by government, so they can demonstrate the hypocrisy of the “leadership” that was elected.
Also, having a belief that there isn’t anything in the great beyond, is still a belief. You can have a belief without denying reality/Science. None of these things are mutually exclusive. I’m saddened that you don’t seem to believe that.
At the end of the day, I see anyone identifying as a satanist under TST to be doing advocacy work on behalf of nonbelievers, since most governments would rather deny all religious symbols/rituals/information from government than allow “Satanists” a platform. Their actions unilaterally has eliminated, mitigated, or otherwise diminished the involvement of any one particular sky daddy from government. It’s a worthwhile thing to be done.
You’re entitled to an opinion, even if everyone else disagrees, so think whatever you want. I don’t agree that you can’t be agnostic/atheist and be a part of a “religion”. You absolutely can.
Even the lack of a belief is, in and of itself, a belief.