Satansplain #113 - Satanism and Atheism FAQ

About this episode

This episode discusses frequently asked questions about Satanism and atheism, referencing the Church of Satan's expanded FAQ.

The Church of Satan's FAQ has been expanded with the frequently asked questions (and answers) concerning Satanism and atheism. A comprehensive essay is also now available. Support Satansplain: https://satansplain.locals.com/support Church of Satan FAQ on atheism: https://churchofsatan.com/faq-replies-for-atheists/ New essay, "On the Misconceptions of Atheism and Satanism": https://churchofsatan.com/on-the-misconceptions-of-atheism-and-satanism/ Satansplain episode #016: https://satansplain.com/episodes/episode-016/ 00:00 - Intro 01:29 - Satansplain 101, and the 80-20 Rule 05:57 - "Hey, could you send us pamphlets to upset the fundies?" 06:45 - "How can you be an atheist and a Satanist?" 07:51 - "If you Satanists are atheists, then why not just call yourselves 'atheists'?" 09:10 - "Is Satanism a religion? Is it a type of atheism? How can Satanism be a religion if Satanists don't believe in any deities?" 11:18 - "What is the COS doing to fight for [insert favorite cause]?" 14:39 - "How can you be atheists if you believe in magick?" 16:12 - "Wasn't Satanism INVENTED specifically to troll Christians?" 21:50 - Satanecdote: Priest burger 24:44 - Side rant: fast food workers 27:21 - "Is…

People in this episode

Host: Bill M.

Topics covered

• Satanism
• Atheism
• Religion
• Misconceptions
• FAQ

Keywords

• Satanism
• Atheism
• Church of Satan
• FAQ
• Anton LaVey
• Peter H. Gilmore
• misconceptions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Church of Satan

Books & works: On the Misconceptions of Atheism and Satanism, Satansplain

More episodes of Satansplain

• Satansplain #115 - Church of Satan's 60th Anniversary · April 30, 2026 · 42 min
• Satansplain #114 - Satanism "evolution" demands from the unevolved · April 13, 2026 · 39 min
• Satansplain #112 - Spring, Sigils, Victims, and Solipsism · March 22, 2026 · 38 min
• Satansplain #111 - "Why Are You A Satanist?" and online drama · February 25, 2026 · 43 min
• Satansplain #110 - Satanic holiday rituals, fake pages, advice for young Satanists · February 8, 2026 · 47 min
• Satansplain #109 - Adapting "The Satanic Rituals" for Solitary Use; Enochian Keys · February 3, 2026 · 59 min