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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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[-] [email protected] 220 points 9 months ago

I feel that destroying it has garnered more attention for TST than they would have received had it been left alone.

[-] [email protected] 173 points 9 months ago

Given that one of their goals is to highlight unfair treatment on religious basis, I'm sure they are delighted that someone illustrated their point.

[-] [email protected] 57 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

That's the point.

The ~~church of Satan~~ Satanic Temple doesn't care about idol worship.

But one religion REALLY REALLY DOES.

[-] [email protected] 41 points 9 months ago

The church of Satan and the Satanic temple are two very different organisations.

[-] [email protected] 14 points 9 months ago

Ah you're right! I got them confused. Thanks!

[-] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago

Understanding that requires intelligence, something I would never accuse them of

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