[ziddoap]

As a note, The Satanic Temple was founded in 2013, and rejects many of the Church of Satan's beliefs (as well as other Satanic organizations).

Both papers linked are prior to 2013.

See https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/church-of-satan-vs-satani...

[defrost]

A schism in interpretation and belief certainly seems very Christian.

[bediger4000]

Look up Twelvers, Isma'ili, Alawite, etc etc. Every major religion has schims.