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In terms of theology, Satanists today can be divided into two main groups:
In terms of theology, Satanists today can be divided into two main groups:
*'''theistic Satanism''' believes that "Satan" is an actual independently existing being, whom they worship and serve. Devil worshipers observe the [[Black Mass]], which is an inversion of the Christian rite. Some theistic Satanists believe that Satan is not the most powerful being, but comparable to a [[Demiurge]].
*'''theistic Satanism''' believes that "Satan" is an actual independently existing being, whom they worship and serve. Devil worshipers observe the [[Black Mass]], which is an inversion of the Christian rite. The central part of the Black Mass is the descration of the [[Eucharist]].<ref>[https://abcnews.go.com/US/devil-worshiper-hell-bent-controversy-satanic-black-mass/story?id=26047473 Devil Worshiper Hell-Bent on Controversy with Satanic Black Mass Ceremony], [[ABC]]</ref> Some theistic Satanists believe that Satan is not the most powerful being, but comparable to a [[Demiurge]].
*'''atheistic Satanism''' does not believe that "Satan" actually exists, as such, they do not worship Satan. They believe every person is their own god and that everyone should worship themselves. To them, "Satan" is just a symbol of rebellion. The most well-known example of this group is Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan.
*'''atheistic Satanism''' does not believe that "Satan" actually exists, as such, they do not worship Satan. They believe every person is their own god and that everyone should worship themselves. To them, "Satan" is just a symbol of rebellion. The most well-known example of this group is Anton LaVey, founder of the Church of Satan.