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I noticed there wasn't a TST Lemmy community. The Satanic Temple is a modern satanic religion that aims to promote human rights and compassion. Check out their about page on their official website at https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/about-us. Note that this community is not an official affiliation. TST is also separate and not affiliated with the Church of Satan, who have a slightly different viewpoint of what satanism truly is. Dunno what to post in here, but maybe some will search for this and take part. Hello!

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Satanic display at Iowa Capitol vandalized ‘beyond repair’; arrest made (www.kcrg.com)

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DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) - On Thursday, the Satanic Temple of Iowa announced that their display at the Iowa Capitol had been significantly damaged.

The controversial display, which Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds called “objectionable,” featured a ram’s head covered with mirrors on a mannequin before being damaged.

Organizers say it’s a symbol of their right to religious freedom.

The Satanic Temple of Iowa posted the following message on their Facebook page:

“This morning, we were informed by authorities that the Baphomet statue in our holiday display was destroyed beyond repair. We are proud to continue our holiday display for the next few days that we have been allotted.

We ask that for safety, visitors travel together and use the 7 Tenets as a reminder for empathy, in the knowledge that justice is being pursued the correct way, through legal means.

KCCI has reported that 35-year-old Michael Cassidy of Lauderdale, Mississippi, was charged with Criminal Mischief in the 4th Degree. He has since been released.

Solve et Coagula! Happy Holidays! Hail Satan!”

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[–] JTskulk@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

I like how he knows that the founding fathers didn't really mean what they said about the first amendment and all that. I hope the temple sues.

[–] kautau@lemmy.world 0 points 2 years ago (1 children)

He’s from Mississippi? Did he drive 12 hours just to go break the display?

[–] Asafum@feddit.nl 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

That's what being brainwashed by fucking propaganda will do to a person...

Reich wing media is a cancer on society.

[–] MotoAsh@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago

Conservatism in general. The entire concept of protecting the past from an improved future is asinine from the start.

[–] uriel238@lemmy.blahaj.zone -3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Kurtz: Are my methods unsound?
Willard: I don't see any method at all, sir.
Kurtz: I expected someone like you. What did you expect? Are you an assassin?
Willard: I'm a soldier.
Kurtz: You're neither. You're an errand boy, sent by grocery clerks, to collect a bill.

-- Apocalypse Now, 1979

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