Some have also raised concerns about the potential for hoaxing or fabrication, suggesting that Shriner may have created the interview as a publicity stunt or to promote her work. Others have questioned the theological implications of the interview, arguing that the devil's alleged words and actions are inconsistent with traditional Christian teachings about Satan.

The text presents a wide-reaching narrative covering cosmic history, theological debates, and modern conspiracy theories:

To understand the "Interview with the Devil," one must first understand the cosmology Sherry Shriner constructed. Shriner, who passed away in January 2021, was not a typical fundamentalist preacher. She operated at the intersection of Biblical literalism and "exo-theology" (theology concerning extraterrestrials).