“The statue will serve as a beacon calling for compassion and empathy among all living creatures,” said spokesman Lucian Greaves. “The statue will also have a functional purpose as a chair where people of all ages may sit on the lap of Satan for inspiration and contemplation.”
Oklahoma state legislators in 2009 approved the installation of a privately-funded Ten Commandments monument. It was installed last year over the protests of the local chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union. The Satanic Temple wasn’t the only group to apply for a monument; People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the satirical Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and a Hindu group have also requested a place near the Capitol steps.
“Either way you cut it, this is a First Amendment issue,” Greaves said. “Once they open that door, they can’t discriminate.”
True, unless you compare it to a crucifix. Then it looks like a juggling clown. I would also support a Great Flood montage showing Noah’s drunken rape by his daughters. It’s so pleasant to know we’re all descended from incestuous rape.
The group also unsuccessfully tried to place a Satanic holiday display at the statehouse in Tallahasee. Although Florida allowed a creche, a Festivus pole and a pasta draped chair celebrating the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster, the state drew the line at Satan.
“You could see the disappointment on the faces of the Pastafarians,” Greaves said. "They had hoped to be banned, too.
“I guess we present more of a threat to the narrative of Judeo-Christian primacy.”
I’m all for religious tolerance and representing all faiths. I may not agree with this but if it raises public discourse or allows other religious iconagraphy to continue to be displayed in some areas it can’t be all bad. I’m just a little concerned about using it as a chair though. >>> Sits down on its lap to contemplate…
Santa Clause - My heart’s desire is a new pony, bike and GI Joe with Kung Fu grip.
Satan’s Clause - Upon fulfilling your heart’s desire, you find yourself owing the Prince of Darkness one soul payable at time of death.
know the difference!
Yeah, this is funny, but I wish some Buddhists would try to put up a Buddha statue. I’d like to see the arguments against allowing that. Satan is too easy to shoot down. It’s goofballs trolling the lawmakers.
But they’re not going to. Buddhists and Hindus could do it, but the established minority religions are gonna go along to get along…I doubt they’re looking to buy trouble. AFAIK, Muslims and Jews have proscriptions against idolatry of this type, so they’re out. This kind of thing is only likely to be done by rabble-rousers.
