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 ...
Well...at least it isn’t the goat guy.
You equate my ancestry now with Satanism
Is Nazi not enough
They should put up a nativity next to the Satanic statue with the phrase, “Choose you this day whom you will serve...”
A fitting message for Christmas.
Seriously, what are these people thinking? Knowledge of God is their end. Evil is dumb.
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