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Satanist Statue Erected for the Holidays in Illinois Capitol
The Catholic Herald (UK) ^ | 12/6/18 | CNA

Posted on 12/09/2018 5:58:18 PM PST by marshmallow

Between a Christmas tree and a menorah display in the Illinois state capitol, a statue from the Satanic Temple is standing for the holiday season.

The display shows an apple upheld by an arm which has been encircled by a snake. The words “Knowledge is the greatest gift” is written across the front of the black base.

The satanic tribute was erected at the statehouse rotunda in Springfield. Near the display is an explanation from the local government.

“The State of Illinois is required by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution to allow temporary, public displays in the state capitol so long as these displays are not paid for by taxpayer dollars,” it reads.

“Because the first floor of the Capitol Rotunda is a public place, state officials cannot legally censor the content of speech or displays.”

The Satanic Temple in Chicago ran a campaign on GoFundMe, calling it Snaketivity. The project funded just over its goal of $1,500. The leftover proceeds are expected to be donated to the Satanic Temple.

(Excerpt) Read more at catholicherald.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Current Events; Other non-Christian; Religion & Culture; Religion & Politics
KEYWORDS: 2revolting4words; antichristian; hatespeech; hillary; liberalbigots; obamalegacy; podesta; waronchristmas
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1 posted on 12/09/2018 5:58:18 PM PST by marshmallow
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To: marshmallow

I’m putting up a swastica.


2 posted on 12/09/2018 6:04:16 PM PST by DownInFlames (Galsd)
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To: marshmallow

So a southern battle flag decorated in lights would be just fine too, right?


3 posted on 12/09/2018 6:10:28 PM PST by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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To: kingu

Obama, Hillery, Ayers, Alinsky, Capone ... actually makes sense.


4 posted on 12/09/2018 6:13:26 PM PST by D Rider
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To: marshmallow

The statue bears an uncanny resemblance to Obama.


5 posted on 12/09/2018 6:22:06 PM PST by Terry Mross
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To: marshmallow

Bet there was no law saying it had to be positioned between the others.

If this is the case, a swastika monument, a Rebel flag monument, and a crescent moon god, should be placed on either side, or around the satanic monument, so insure there is no descrimination.


6 posted on 12/09/2018 6:23:59 PM PST by patriotfury ((May the fleas of a thousand camels occupy mo' ham mads tents!))
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To: Terry Mross

LINK DOES NOT SHOW STATUE


7 posted on 12/09/2018 6:25:04 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie (WINNING! !!)
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To: kingu

I WOULD PUT THAT UP...decorated with lights!!!!

and PRO lIFE STATUE!!! OR just posters of embryos all with candles and lights.


8 posted on 12/09/2018 6:26:49 PM PST by Recovering Ex-hippie (WINNING! !!)
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To: D Rider

Actually, in the name of freedom of speech, we really should have sculptures made up of all you mentioned, and Lenin/Stalin/Mao (because they are all still worshiped), and a sculpture of a dead aborted baby, placed in around the satanic monument!

Can’t have descrimination!


9 posted on 12/09/2018 6:28:52 PM PST by patriotfury ((May the fleas of a thousand camels occupy mo' ham mads tents!))
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To: marshmallow

Don’t Satanists have their own distinct religion? They are copycats of the Christian faith and Bible. Anti Christian but Christian just the same. If this tells us anything, it reaffirms the Christians on the right path since Satanists specifically attack Christians. Take heart Christians and consider it a complement.


10 posted on 12/09/2018 6:33:46 PM PST by dhs12345
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To: marshmallow

An article with no photo of the offensive statue?

Next!


11 posted on 12/09/2018 6:36:50 PM PST by jonrick46 (Cultural Marxism is the cult of the Left waiting for the Mothership.)
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To: marshmallow

Place a statue of the Archangel Michael with his foot on Satan’s neck and his sword drawn.


12 posted on 12/09/2018 6:51:28 PM PST by LukeL
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It’s not what you think. The statue was put to recognize all representatives from Cook county Ill. Trust me , I’m from Ill., I know.


13 posted on 12/09/2018 7:15:02 PM PST by Holdem Or Foldem (If it is settled it isn't science. :))
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To: Holdem Or Foldem

“Trust me , I’m from Ill., I know.”

Me too. This ain’t the first time Satan has been worshipped in Springfield IL.

L


14 posted on 12/09/2018 7:17:36 PM PST by Lurker (President Trump isn't our last chance. President Trump is THEIR last chance.)
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To: LukeL

>>Place a statue of the Archangel Michael with his foot on Satan’s neck and his sword drawn.

that would be called “hate speech” and banned...


15 posted on 12/09/2018 7:18:07 PM PST by a fool in paradise (Denounce DUAC - The Democrats Un-American Activists Committtee)
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To: Lurker

Thank you. The best thing the voters of Illinois ever did was when the Legislature passed outrageous pay raises for themselves; the voters passed a ballot initiative to reduce the size of the legislature by one third. It passed and one third of the legislators passed into history. soon after that the Legislators that were left changed the initiatve process ballot to require their approval. Ba$tards :(


16 posted on 12/09/2018 7:34:37 PM PST by Holdem Or Foldem (If it is settled it isn't science. :))
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To: marshmallow

Utter blasphemy, Almighty God is not mocked. Illinois will reap what they have sown... They will reap the whirlwind of God’s wrath.


17 posted on 12/09/2018 8:27:36 PM PST by Jmouse007 (Lord God Almighty, deliver us from this evil in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, amen.)
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To: marshmallow

Where’s the statue of Mayor Rahm Emanuel in his ballet tutu?

If you’re gonna give the devil his do, “Do it in a tutu”.


18 posted on 12/09/2018 8:42:36 PM PST by MadMax, the Grinning Reaper
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To: Recovering Ex-hippie
Sponsored by rauner and the dummocraps: satan is the patron saint of abortion:

19 posted on 12/09/2018 9:03:49 PM PST by budj (combat vet, 2nd of 3 generations)
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To: patriotfury

I agree with your proposal. Freedom and all, let their views be clearly portrayed.


20 posted on 12/10/2018 12:05:17 AM PST by D Rider
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