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The Satanic Temple Places Christmas Decorations at the Iowa Capitol and Museum

  • December 12, 2023
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The Satanic Temple is located Christmas decorations at the Iowa State Capitol, as well as at the National Railroad Museum located in Wisconsin. The statue installed in the

The Satanic Temple Places Christmas Decorations at the Iowa Capitol and Museum

The Satanic Temple is located Christmas decorations at the Iowa State Capitol, as well as at the National Railroad Museum located in Wisconsin.

The statue installed in the Capitol shows figure with the head of a goat, dressed in a cherry tunic. In front of her there is an arrangement of candles with the logo of the Satanic Church.

Although this ornament has caused controversy, Its placement was approved and protected by legislators. essence, even the most conservative and practicing Christian faith.

Photo: X(@jdunwell)

For example, Republican John Dunwell He wrote on his X account:

“My observation is how follower of Christ, I just definitely find the Satanic Temple display objectionable. This is directly contrary to my faith and would be considered evil. This is not a new experience for me and my family. God’s Word constantly warns of dangers in our world. To be honest, many other religions or non-religious people have the same view of Christianity.

“My observations as an Iowa and state representative are that I don’t want the state to evaluate and make decisions regarding religions. “I am guided by the First Amendment to the US Constitution.”

The legislator further argues that if the showing of the Satanic Temple were prohibited, then the government could suppress open and free demonstrations any other religion.

Meanwhile at the Railway Museum A miniature Christmas tree was installed in the Temple, called Sol Invictus, decorated with orbs hinting at Satanism.

“This inclusion in the annual Christmas display is a testament to recognition and appreciation for participation of our communities in the community,” the Satanic Temple wrote on its official X account about the tree.

Since its founding in 2013 andThe Satanic Temple fought for its official recognition and it worked like activist organization in favor of reproductive rights.

Images: X (@satanic_temple_)

It’s still not clear if this is true a religion sincerely practiced by its followers or movement who uses Satanism as a symbol of protest to promote a progressive agenda. It’s a documentary “Hail Satan?” (2019) study this issue.

It is a fact that the organization uses satanic imagery to promote civil rights, egalitarianism, religious skepticism, social justice, secularismseparation of church and state, free and safe access to abortion.

On its website, the company states its mission is: “encourage kindness and empathyreject tyrannical authority, defend practical common sensespeak out against injustice and engage in noble activities.”

Photo: FB (The Satanic Temple in Albany)

“We ran into each other in public hate groups we fought for the abolition of corporal punishment in public schools, we called for equal representation when religious sites are taken into public ownership, we granted religious exemptions and legal protection from laws that unscientifically restrict people’s reproductive autonomywe have condemned the harmful pseudoscientific experts in the field of mental health care, we organized clubs along with other after-school religious clubs in schools besieged by proselytizing organizations, and we have participated in other defense activities in accordance with our principles,” says the company’s official website.

Source: Aristegui Noticias

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