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FAQ

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Why does the Coalition of Satanic Congregations exist?

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CSC was created to increase the effectiveness and community of independent, non-theistic Satanic congregations.  By sharing resources and continually engaging with each other, we strengthen non-theistic Satanism on the global stage.  We focus exclusively on the needs of our Member Congregations and the religious needs of their congregants instead of on activism.  We strongly support the activist operations of other Satanic organizations and wish them well in these important endeavors.  Rather than being owned in perpetuity by private individual founders, CSC is a Board-driven Non Profit, effectively owned and operated by its Member Congregations.

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Why join the Coalition?

1. Being a part of history.  The Coalition is one of few religious organizations to value transparency and accountability, designed from the ground up with these intentions in mind.

2. Congregations remain autonomous entities,
          • Able to announce their own values and priorities
          • Able to raise funds as they see fit
3. The congregations themselves own and operate the Coalition; it is not owned by a founder or figurehead.
4. As proponents of Popular Satanism*, the Coalition focuses on the personal development and religious expression of its members, instead of as props for activism.
5. The Coalition provides support and infrastructure for the continuing education and development of congregations, their leadership, their members, and their clergy.
6. The Coalition helps congregations promote events and initiatives.
7. The Coalition helps newer congregations develop and establish themselves.
8. The Coalition encourages participation in a broader Satanic community, promoting non-theistic Satanism in the world; we are stronger together.  As above, so below!
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Why join early?

 

Early adopters have a unique opportunity to more directly shape the direction and initiatives of CSC; the smaller the Congregational Senate, the more influence Member Congregations have in charting our future together.  This is hard work, but we believe it will be well worth the effort!

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Who created CSC?

 

The Organizing Committee is a team of independent Satanists investing their time and money to set this resource up for the broader community.  We have since brought on a small team of volunteers to help write documents and establish early practices.  As soon as we start bringing on Member Congregations, we will hand off control of CSC initiatives to them.  We have built our foundational documents in a rigorous "clean room" environment, ensuring that our Coalition is free from IP entanglements.

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How can our congregation influence the direction of the Coalition?

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Member Congregations each send one representative to join our Congregational Senate for a one-year term.  The Senate collectively determines the Coalition’s direction, services, and initiatives.  Additionally, the congregations representing each of the nine geographic regions collectively elect a representative to join our Board of Directors for a one-year term.  The Board’s responsibility is to implement the decisions made by the Senate, and in so doing, direct the actions of the various working committees. Finally, as committees do their work, they solicit participation in their operation, and congregants are welcome to apply for these roles as well.  All CSC roles are unpaid volunteer positions.

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What lies ahead?

 

While our early efforts have focused almost exclusively on establishing a fair, inclusive, and responsive organizational structure able to evolve as our Member Congregations' needs arise, our roadmap includes a multitude of initiatives, including strong recognition of diversity and the development of robust training and support for clergy.

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One of our largest upcoming expenses will be our transition to a 501(c)3 entity.

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As our membership grows, we look forward to supporting the ideas, initiatives, and priorities expressed by our Member Congregations.

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How can I help?

 

1) By joining us!  As soon as we have finished our internal Beta congregation onboarding tests, we plan to open the doors to accepting new congregations.  

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2) By signing up for the mailing list here!  Our major announcements will be published to the mailing list and on this site.

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3) By donating here!  As you can imagine, the organizational and legal expenses to usher CSC into existence are not insignificant.  We deeply and humbly appreciate any assistance you can offer.

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*“Popular Satanism” is an inclusive and accessible expression of non-theistic Satanism that emphasizes personal autonomy, rational inquiry, and progressive values. It is a movement that seeks to make the principles and practices of Satanism available to a diverse audience, encouraging individual empowerment and community engagement without the need for supernatural beliefs. We are stronger together.

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