#satanictemple — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #satanictemple, aggregated by home.social.
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Very happy about every penny I've given to #TST over the years
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Very happy about every penny I've given to #TST over the years
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Very happy about every penny I've given to #TST over the years
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“Countercultural Fascism” and “A Short History of Nazi-Satanism”
https://spencersunshine.com/presentations/1 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. PST
April 9 and April 16, 2026
online presentations and discussionSliding scale $10–$100 (covers both)
No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds
To register, send a message here:
https://spencersunshine.com/contact/#SpencerSunshine #TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #AbraxasCircle #JamesMason #Siege #BoydRice #AntonLaVey #ChurchofSatan #CharlesManson #NeoNazis #NeoNaziMovement #NaziSatanism #AntifascistResearch #Antifascism #Antifascist #NOTAFLOF
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“Countercultural Fascism” and “A Short History of Nazi-Satanism”
https://spencersunshine.com/presentations/1 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. PST
April 9 and April 16, 2026
online presentations and discussionSliding scale $10–$100 (covers both)
No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds
To register, send a message here:
https://spencersunshine.com/contact/#SpencerSunshine #TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #AbraxasCircle #JamesMason #Siege #BoydRice #AntonLaVey #ChurchofSatan #CharlesManson #NeoNazis #NeoNaziMovement #NaziSatanism #AntifascistResearch #Antifascism #Antifascist #NOTAFLOF
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“Countercultural Fascism” and “A Short History of Nazi-Satanism”
https://spencersunshine.com/presentations/1 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. PST
April 9 and April 16, 2026
online presentations and discussionSliding scale $10–$100 (covers both)
No One Turned Away for Lack of Funds
To register, send a message here:
https://spencersunshine.com/contact/#SpencerSunshine #TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #AbraxasCircle #JamesMason #Siege #BoydRice #AntonLaVey #ChurchofSatan #CharlesManson #NeoNazis #NeoNaziMovement #NaziSatanism #AntifascistResearch #Antifascism #Antifascist #NOTAFLOF
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"The Satanic Temple leader & cargo cult messiah"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldw0xflMrAk
This video essay by researcher veritas et caritas has been edited and re-uploaded.
> The year is 2014, and Cevin Soling, also known by his pseudonym Malcolm Jarry, one of the leaders of The Satanic Temple in the US, is visiting the tiny Pacific island of Tanna, part of the nation of Vanuatu. According to Soling, “Apparently there was a prophecy I would come”. This video tells the strange story of how Cevin Soling arrived in Vanuatu, convinced that he was the messiah of a cargo cult.
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #TST #Satanism #CevinSoling #cargoCults #Vanuatu #cults #videoEssay #VeritasEtCaritas
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"The Satanic Temple leader & cargo cult messiah"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldw0xflMrAk
This video essay by researcher veritas et caritas has been edited and re-uploaded.
> The year is 2014, and Cevin Soling, also known by his pseudonym Malcolm Jarry, one of the leaders of The Satanic Temple in the US, is visiting the tiny Pacific island of Tanna, part of the nation of Vanuatu. According to Soling, “Apparently there was a prophecy I would come”. This video tells the strange story of how Cevin Soling arrived in Vanuatu, convinced that he was the messiah of a cargo cult.
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #TST #Satanism #CevinSoling #cargoCults #Vanuatu #cults #videoEssay #VeritasEtCaritas
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"The Satanic Temple leader & cargo cult messiah"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldw0xflMrAk
This video essay by researcher veritas et caritas has been edited and re-uploaded.
> The year is 2014, and Cevin Soling, also known by his pseudonym Malcolm Jarry, one of the leaders of The Satanic Temple in the US, is visiting the tiny Pacific island of Tanna, part of the nation of Vanuatu. According to Soling, “Apparently there was a prophecy I would come”. This video tells the strange story of how Cevin Soling arrived in Vanuatu, convinced that he was the messiah of a cargo cult.
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #TST #Satanism #CevinSoling #cargoCults #Vanuatu #cults #videoEssay #VeritasEtCaritas
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To my fellow Satanists (and atheists) Merry Sol Invictus!
Sol Invictus is the celebration of being unconquered by superstition and consistent in the pursuit and sharing of knowledge conveniently also celebrated on December 25th!
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To my fellow Satanists (and atheists) Merry Sol Invictus!
Sol Invictus is the celebration of being unconquered by superstition and consistent in the pursuit and sharing of knowledge conveniently also celebrated on December 25th!
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To my fellow Satanists (and atheists) Merry Sol Invictus!
Sol Invictus is the celebration of being unconquered by superstition and consistent in the pursuit and sharing of knowledge conveniently also celebrated on December 25th!
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The Power of #Satan:
The #SatanicTemple Raised Over $32k For #FoodBanks in Novemberhttps://luciengreaves.substack.com/p/the-power-of-satan-the-satanic-temple
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The Power of #Satan:
The #SatanicTemple Raised Over $32k For #FoodBanks in Novemberhttps://luciengreaves.substack.com/p/the-power-of-satan-the-satanic-temple
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The Power of #Satan:
The #SatanicTemple Raised Over $32k For #FoodBanks in Novemberhttps://luciengreaves.substack.com/p/the-power-of-satan-the-satanic-temple
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@KrissyKat I hope someone is preparing to sue the shit out of them. Maybe the Satanic Temple? #satanictemple
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@KrissyKat I hope someone is preparing to sue the shit out of them. Maybe the Satanic Temple? #satanictemple
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@KrissyKat I hope someone is preparing to sue the shit out of them. Maybe the Satanic Temple? #satanictemple
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this is bullshit
this is not happening
do not fall for liberal hopegrifts and wishcasting
https://queersatanic.com/does-the-satanic-temple-feed-people-losing-snap-benefits/
The Satanic Temple can take your money, but it cannot feed you. The Satanic Temple can sell you a T-shirt, but it cannot protect you or save you. an email newsletter list for merch and soliciting donations, nationwide 300 active members and two buildings in Massachusetts, is not infrastructure to serve tens of millions in need
no one sharing the claim otherwise can tell you what TST’s budget was last year, how many people they fed last year, or where someone hungry would even need to show up.
dunking on evangelicals (who will actually feed you! but probably also ask prying personal questions) is not a good excuse to ignore these practical, necessary considerations
local food banks need your money. Food Not Bombs and legitimate religious organizations (of your own traditions) need your support for doing more of what they’re already doing. your neighbors need to know you and know y’all can share meals and resources with each other. that is true, and the time for preventative measures is running out
do not let people in your life think TST will feed them come Saturday; that is not real. the real work is much harder
#TheSatanicTemple #TST #SatanicTemple #Satanists #Satanism #SNAP #FoodBank #AI #hopegrift
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this is bullshit
this is not happening
do not fall for liberal hopegrifts and wishcasting
https://queersatanic.com/does-the-satanic-temple-feed-people-losing-snap-benefits/
The Satanic Temple can take your money, but it cannot feed you. The Satanic Temple can sell you a T-shirt, but it cannot protect you or save you. an email newsletter list for merch and soliciting donations, nationwide 300 active members and two buildings in Massachusetts, is not infrastructure to serve tens of millions in need
no one sharing the claim otherwise can tell you what TST’s budget was last year, how many people they fed last year, or where someone hungry would even need to show up.
dunking on evangelicals (who will actually feed you! but probably also ask prying personal questions) is not a good excuse to ignore these practical, necessary considerations
local food banks need your money. Food Not Bombs and legitimate religious organizations (of your own traditions) need your support for doing more of what they’re already doing. your neighbors need to know you and know y’all can share meals and resources with each other. that is true, and the time for preventative measures is running out
do not let people in your life think TST will feed them come Saturday; that is not real. the real work is much harder
#TheSatanicTemple #TST #SatanicTemple #Satanists #Satanism #SNAP #FoodBank #AI #hopegrift
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this is bullshit
this is not happening
do not fall for liberal hopegrifts and wishcasting
https://queersatanic.com/does-the-satanic-temple-feed-people-losing-snap-benefits/
The Satanic Temple can take your money, but it cannot feed you. The Satanic Temple can sell you a T-shirt, but it cannot protect you or save you. an email newsletter list for merch and soliciting donations, nationwide 300 active members and two buildings in Massachusetts, is not infrastructure to serve tens of millions in need
no one sharing the claim otherwise can tell you what TST’s budget was last year, how many people they fed last year, or where someone hungry would even need to show up.
dunking on evangelicals (who will actually feed you! but probably also ask prying personal questions) is not a good excuse to ignore these practical, necessary considerations
local food banks need your money. Food Not Bombs and legitimate religious organizations (of your own traditions) need your support for doing more of what they’re already doing. your neighbors need to know you and know y’all can share meals and resources with each other. that is true, and the time for preventative measures is running out
do not let people in your life think TST will feed them come Saturday; that is not real. the real work is much harder
#TheSatanicTemple #TST #SatanicTemple #Satanists #Satanism #SNAP #FoodBank #AI #hopegrift
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The idea that TST has the inclination or infrastructure to feed anyone in need is a lie. This is not happening. The Satanic Temple rarely helps *anyone* but its owners, and certainly won’t help an appreciable number of hungry people even in Salem, Mass., the only physical location that actually exists.
They have like 300 real members nationwide, and no infrastructure.
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #TST #Satanists #FoodBank #Foodbanks #Satanism #EBT #SNAP #Misinformation
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The idea that TST has the inclination or infrastructure to feed anyone in need is a lie. This is not happening. The Satanic Temple rarely helps *anyone* but its owners, and certainly won’t help an appreciable number of hungry people even in Salem, Mass., the only physical location that actually exists.
They have like 300 real members nationwide, and no infrastructure.
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #TST #Satanists #FoodBank #Foodbanks #Satanism #EBT #SNAP #Misinformation
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The idea that TST has the inclination or infrastructure to feed anyone in need is a lie. This is not happening. The Satanic Temple rarely helps *anyone* but its owners, and certainly won’t help an appreciable number of hungry people even in Salem, Mass., the only physical location that actually exists.
They have like 300 real members nationwide, and no infrastructure.
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #TST #Satanists #FoodBank #Foodbanks #Satanism #EBT #SNAP #Misinformation
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I'm a pretty committed atheist, so I'm probably not who you're asking.
But I did finish a couple degrees at a Catholic university, which had a strong school of natural sciences.
Through my casual interactions with Catholic faculty, including resident Brothers and Sisters, I happened to learn a little about Catholicism: I think it's more about having faith in people (and hope for them) than a blind faith in a god, or how any of us perceive a god.
I've also gained disdain for anyone who claims to be Christian, especially before (or without) showing it through their actions. That's just taking their lord's name in vain, which is prohibited by their own playbook--not that any of *those* people actually read or follow it.
I prefer the honesty of the #SatanicTemple .
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I'm a pretty committed atheist, so I'm probably not who you're asking.
But I did finish a couple degrees at a Catholic university, which had a strong school of natural sciences.
Through my casual interactions with Catholic faculty, including resident Brothers and Sisters, I happened to learn a little about Catholicism: I think it's more about having faith in people (and hope for them) than a blind faith in a god, or how any of us perceive a god.
I've also gained disdain for anyone who claims to be Christian, especially before (or without) showing it through their actions. That's just taking their lord's name in vain, which is prohibited by their own playbook--not that any of *those* people actually read or follow it.
I prefer the honesty of the #SatanicTemple .
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I'm a pretty committed atheist, so I'm probably not who you're asking.
But I did finish a couple degrees at a Catholic university, which had a strong school of natural sciences.
Through my casual interactions with Catholic faculty, including resident Brothers and Sisters, I happened to learn a little about Catholicism: I think it's more about having faith in people (and hope for them) than a blind faith in a god, or how any of us perceive a god.
I've also gained disdain for anyone who claims to be Christian, especially before (or without) showing it through their actions. That's just taking their lord's name in vain, which is prohibited by their own playbook--not that any of *those* people actually read or follow it.
I prefer the honesty of the #SatanicTemple .
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According to past filings, the Oklahoman believed he was sent by "Elohim" to "fight crybaby Satan" by attacking Satanic Temple headquarters with an improvised explosive.
https://queersatanic.com/oklahoma-man-accused-of-pipe-bombing-satanic-temple-hq-to-plead-guilty/
Sean Patrick Palmer of Perkins, Okla., is facing up two decades in federal prison after agreeing with prosecutors to plead guilty to a hate-crime attack of The Satanic Temple's Salem HQ in April 2024.
#TheSatanicTemple #Salem #SalemMA #SatanicTemple #TST #SeanPatrickPalmer #PerkinsOkla #Oklahoma #Satanism #HateCrime
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According to past filings, the Oklahoman believed he was sent by "Elohim" to "fight crybaby Satan" by attacking Satanic Temple headquarters with an improvised explosive.
https://queersatanic.com/oklahoma-man-accused-of-pipe-bombing-satanic-temple-hq-to-plead-guilty/
Sean Patrick Palmer of Perkins, Okla., is facing up two decades in federal prison after agreeing with prosecutors to plead guilty to a hate-crime attack of The Satanic Temple's Salem HQ in April 2024.
#TheSatanicTemple #Salem #SalemMA #SatanicTemple #TST #SeanPatrickPalmer #PerkinsOkla #Oklahoma #Satanism #HateCrime
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According to past filings, the Oklahoman believed he was sent by "Elohim" to "fight crybaby Satan" by attacking Satanic Temple headquarters with an improvised explosive.
https://queersatanic.com/oklahoma-man-accused-of-pipe-bombing-satanic-temple-hq-to-plead-guilty/
Sean Patrick Palmer of Perkins, Okla., is facing up two decades in federal prison after agreeing with prosecutors to plead guilty to a hate-crime attack of The Satanic Temple's Salem HQ in April 2024.
#TheSatanicTemple #Salem #SalemMA #SatanicTemple #TST #SeanPatrickPalmer #PerkinsOkla #Oklahoma #Satanism #HateCrime
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I’ve been a member for about a year now, but finally getting my membership card. The 7 tenants resonate loudly with me especially in today’s current political environment. I refuse to let me friends and family who just want what is promised to all US Citizens: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/about-us
#satanictemple #antifacist #antiracist #lgbtqally #profeminism #prochoice #antibully
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I’ve been a member for about a year now, but finally getting my membership card. The 7 tenants resonate loudly with me especially in today’s current political environment. I refuse to let me friends and family who just want what is promised to all US Citizens: Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.
https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/about-us
#satanictemple #antifacist #antiracist #lgbtqally #profeminism #prochoice #antibully
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I’ve never encountered a Satanist whom I didn’t like, but I’ve met numerous Christians whom I utterly despise. #Politics #SatanicTemple #minnesota #religion
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I’ve never encountered a Satanist whom I didn’t like, but I’ve met numerous Christians whom I utterly despise. #Politics #SatanicTemple #minnesota #religion
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"Increased Christianity in schools opens the door to Satanic Temple education programs"
by Lexi Lonas Cochran
12/11/24 6:00 AM ET#SatanicTemple #TheSatanicTemple #ReligionInSchools #ReligiousHypocracy #ReligiousEquality
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"Increased Christianity in schools opens the door to Satanic Temple education programs"
by Lexi Lonas Cochran
12/11/24 6:00 AM ET#SatanicTemple #TheSatanicTemple #ReligionInSchools #ReligiousHypocracy #ReligiousEquality
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"Increased Christianity in schools opens the door to Satanic Temple education programs"
by Lexi Lonas Cochran
12/11/24 6:00 AM ET#SatanicTemple #TheSatanicTemple #ReligionInSchools #ReligiousHypocracy #ReligiousEquality
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Russia Prohibits Satanic Temple, Labeling It 'Blasphemous' and a Danger to Conventional Values #Russia #SatanicTemple #ReligiousFreedom #CulturalValues #BreakingNews #GlobalNews
https://newspiler.in/russia-prohibits-satanic-temple-labeling-it/
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Not a great quote but let's assume it's accurate in its text and attribution:
"Like, I think it's OK to hate Jews if you hate them because they're Jewish and they wear a stupid f--king frisbee on their head and walk around thinking they're God's chosen people."
-Lucien GreavesThe word "hate" is one I prefer not to use.
Also, the condition "if" does some heavy lifting; if someone thinks of themself as "chosen" to receive favor because of some god and treats others as less because of it, I'm going to have a problem with that.
And interestingly enough that's the same rationale that the Nazis used to kill Jews.
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Not a great quote but let's assume it's accurate in its text and attribution:
"Like, I think it's OK to hate Jews if you hate them because they're Jewish and they wear a stupid f--king frisbee on their head and walk around thinking they're God's chosen people."
-Lucien GreavesThe word "hate" is one I prefer not to use.
Also, the condition "if" does some heavy lifting; if someone thinks of themself as "chosen" to receive favor because of some god and treats others as less because of it, I'm going to have a problem with that.
And interestingly enough that's the same rationale that the Nazis used to kill Jews.
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Not a great quote but let's assume it's accurate in its text and attribution:
"Like, I think it's OK to hate Jews if you hate them because they're Jewish and they wear a stupid f--king frisbee on their head and walk around thinking they're God's chosen people."
-Lucien GreavesThe word "hate" is one I prefer not to use.
Also, the condition "if" does some heavy lifting; if someone thinks of themself as "chosen" to receive favor because of some god and treats others as less because of it, I'm going to have a problem with that.
And interestingly enough that's the same rationale that the Nazis used to kill Jews.
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Thanks to Christians, kids in Ohio can take classes in Satanism during school hours https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/thanks-to-christians-kids-in-ohio?fbclid=IwY2xjawG-r5lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTljqNZ3jiTc38qKpabK4uAKXOUl7-sUf8R5qBX-7u4PMV0KTiICgWUa9g_aem_QD0EY44NOx1XhwHGoVTQYQ
"HAIL classes are slated to begin this month. If nothing else, it’s great to see non-Christian groups challenging conservative Christians at their own game"
#law #FediLaw #Religion #education #ChristianNationalism #SatanicTemple
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Thanks to Christians, kids in Ohio can take classes in Satanism during school hours https://www.friendlyatheist.com/p/thanks-to-christians-kids-in-ohio?fbclid=IwY2xjawG-r5lleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHTljqNZ3jiTc38qKpabK4uAKXOUl7-sUf8R5qBX-7u4PMV0KTiICgWUa9g_aem_QD0EY44NOx1XhwHGoVTQYQ
"HAIL classes are slated to begin this month. If nothing else, it’s great to see non-Christian groups challenging conservative Christians at their own game"
#law #FediLaw #Religion #education #ChristianNationalism #SatanicTemple
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"The Satanic Temple introduces 'Hellion Academy' at Bristol Tennessee Middle School"
by Yannia Nordelo
Fri, November 8th 2024 at 6:43 PM
Updated Sat, November 9th 2024 at 11:55 AM"BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tennessee lawmakers approved abillthat allows students to miss one hour of school to practice religion.
Because of this law, the Satanic Temple is getting involved in Bristol Tennessee Middle School with a program called the Hellion Academy of Independent Learning also known as HAIL.
..."
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"The Satanic Temple introduces 'Hellion Academy' at Bristol Tennessee Middle School"
by Yannia Nordelo
Fri, November 8th 2024 at 6:43 PM
Updated Sat, November 9th 2024 at 11:55 AM"BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tennessee lawmakers approved abillthat allows students to miss one hour of school to practice religion.
Because of this law, the Satanic Temple is getting involved in Bristol Tennessee Middle School with a program called the Hellion Academy of Independent Learning also known as HAIL.
..."
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"The Satanic Temple introduces 'Hellion Academy' at Bristol Tennessee Middle School"
by Yannia Nordelo
Fri, November 8th 2024 at 6:43 PM
Updated Sat, November 9th 2024 at 11:55 AM"BRISTOL, Tenn. (WCYB) — Tennessee lawmakers approved abillthat allows students to miss one hour of school to practice religion.
Because of this law, the Satanic Temple is getting involved in Bristol Tennessee Middle School with a program called the Hellion Academy of Independent Learning also known as HAIL.
..."
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Queer Satanic is dead; long live Queer Satanic
It’s official and it’s final: We won.
If The Satanic Temple were going to appeal its loss against the defendants it called “Queer Satanic”, the notice of appeal was due in King County Superior Court by 4:30 p.m. today. We have received no electronic notice of a filing, so we are very pleased to say that the case is finally concluded.https://queersatanic.com/queer-satanic-is-dead-long-live-queer-satanic/
The nontheistic religious organization used its for-profit corporation “United Federation of Churches LLC d/b/a ‘The Satanic Temple’ ” to sue four former members of its Washington State chapter from April 2020 till September 2024. They sued us in federal court, the Ninth Circuit Court, dragged us into giving depositions for the Southern District of New York, and sued us in King County Superior Court, but TST has lost everywhere it went. The claims that we always maintained were frivolous and without merit have been found so in every court TST made those claims by every judge who has looked at them. Now, a month after TST’s most recent loss, the deadline for the Temple’s appeal has come and gone, and so we’re done.
Years ago in dark times where it seemed like there would be no end to this and The Satanic Temple and its owners would never stop being vexatious litigants against us, we wrote the bottom section (in the link). The website’s administrator was supposed to add some sort of explainer and then publish it, keeping the site up and running for as long as that was feasible for them since we would be in no position to be involved anymore.
What it talks about has not come to pass — but in other ways, it certainly has. This was not sustainable indefinitely. The machine was breaking down for a long time, grinding metal on metal without pause, but it can be turned off now. “Non serviam” — until further notice, this machine is out of service.
Certainly, there is still research to be done and still other articles to be written about The Satanic Temple, its owners, and how they actually operate in contrast to how they present themselves. But to be done by us? That’s less clear.
We don’t plan to completely disappear, and there is still some tidying up to do, but mostly, there’s some much needed rest. Just as likely, there will be other fights that now we can focus on, given the way the world is going. In either case, this sabbatical may be indefinite.
“Queer Satanic” was never an organization, never a hierarchy, only a vibe. We were Heretical Satanists, heretics of heretics, so in the midst of defending ourselves from a lawsuit, we tried to put forward positive ideas and examples about what a more useful Satanism might look like; we tried to show a radical and rebellious way of approaching and acting in the world beyond just aesthetics of painting it black or upside-down Christianity slapped on bog-standard reactionary and liberal politics.
We didn’t do enough of it, and there is still so much more to be done.
For now at least, we leave you to it.
#QueerSatanic #TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #Satanism #Lawsuits #SLAPP #CourtVictory
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Queer Satanic is dead; long live Queer Satanic
It’s official and it’s final: We won.
If The Satanic Temple were going to appeal its loss against the defendants it called “Queer Satanic”, the notice of appeal was due in King County Superior Court by 4:30 p.m. today. We have received no electronic notice of a filing, so we are very pleased to say that the case is finally concluded.https://queersatanic.com/queer-satanic-is-dead-long-live-queer-satanic/
The nontheistic religious organization used its for-profit corporation “United Federation of Churches LLC d/b/a ‘The Satanic Temple’ ” to sue four former members of its Washington State chapter from April 2020 till September 2024. They sued us in federal court, the Ninth Circuit Court, dragged us into giving depositions for the Southern District of New York, and sued us in King County Superior Court, but TST has lost everywhere it went. The claims that we always maintained were frivolous and without merit have been found so in every court TST made those claims by every judge who has looked at them. Now, a month after TST’s most recent loss, the deadline for the Temple’s appeal has come and gone, and so we’re done.
Years ago in dark times where it seemed like there would be no end to this and The Satanic Temple and its owners would never stop being vexatious litigants against us, we wrote the bottom section (in the link). The website’s administrator was supposed to add some sort of explainer and then publish it, keeping the site up and running for as long as that was feasible for them since we would be in no position to be involved anymore.
What it talks about has not come to pass — but in other ways, it certainly has. This was not sustainable indefinitely. The machine was breaking down for a long time, grinding metal on metal without pause, but it can be turned off now. “Non serviam” — until further notice, this machine is out of service.
Certainly, there is still research to be done and still other articles to be written about The Satanic Temple, its owners, and how they actually operate in contrast to how they present themselves. But to be done by us? That’s less clear.
We don’t plan to completely disappear, and there is still some tidying up to do, but mostly, there’s some much needed rest. Just as likely, there will be other fights that now we can focus on, given the way the world is going. In either case, this sabbatical may be indefinite.
“Queer Satanic” was never an organization, never a hierarchy, only a vibe. We were Heretical Satanists, heretics of heretics, so in the midst of defending ourselves from a lawsuit, we tried to put forward positive ideas and examples about what a more useful Satanism might look like; we tried to show a radical and rebellious way of approaching and acting in the world beyond just aesthetics of painting it black or upside-down Christianity slapped on bog-standard reactionary and liberal politics.
We didn’t do enough of it, and there is still so much more to be done.
For now at least, we leave you to it.
#QueerSatanic #TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #Satanism #Lawsuits #SLAPP #CourtVictory
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Queer Satanic is dead; long live Queer Satanic
It’s official and it’s final: We won.
If The Satanic Temple were going to appeal its loss against the defendants it called “Queer Satanic”, the notice of appeal was due in King County Superior Court by 4:30 p.m. today. We have received no electronic notice of a filing, so we are very pleased to say that the case is finally concluded.https://queersatanic.com/queer-satanic-is-dead-long-live-queer-satanic/
The nontheistic religious organization used its for-profit corporation “United Federation of Churches LLC d/b/a ‘The Satanic Temple’ ” to sue four former members of its Washington State chapter from April 2020 till September 2024. They sued us in federal court, the Ninth Circuit Court, dragged us into giving depositions for the Southern District of New York, and sued us in King County Superior Court, but TST has lost everywhere it went. The claims that we always maintained were frivolous and without merit have been found so in every court TST made those claims by every judge who has looked at them. Now, a month after TST’s most recent loss, the deadline for the Temple’s appeal has come and gone, and so we’re done.
Years ago in dark times where it seemed like there would be no end to this and The Satanic Temple and its owners would never stop being vexatious litigants against us, we wrote the bottom section (in the link). The website’s administrator was supposed to add some sort of explainer and then publish it, keeping the site up and running for as long as that was feasible for them since we would be in no position to be involved anymore.
What it talks about has not come to pass — but in other ways, it certainly has. This was not sustainable indefinitely. The machine was breaking down for a long time, grinding metal on metal without pause, but it can be turned off now. “Non serviam” — until further notice, this machine is out of service.
Certainly, there is still research to be done and still other articles to be written about The Satanic Temple, its owners, and how they actually operate in contrast to how they present themselves. But to be done by us? That’s less clear.
We don’t plan to completely disappear, and there is still some tidying up to do, but mostly, there’s some much needed rest. Just as likely, there will be other fights that now we can focus on, given the way the world is going. In either case, this sabbatical may be indefinite.
“Queer Satanic” was never an organization, never a hierarchy, only a vibe. We were Heretical Satanists, heretics of heretics, so in the midst of defending ourselves from a lawsuit, we tried to put forward positive ideas and examples about what a more useful Satanism might look like; we tried to show a radical and rebellious way of approaching and acting in the world beyond just aesthetics of painting it black or upside-down Christianity slapped on bog-standard reactionary and liberal politics.
We didn’t do enough of it, and there is still so much more to be done.
For now at least, we leave you to it.
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#abortion #ChristianNationalism #SatanicTemple
"What do Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church and the Satanic Temple have in common? They are both recognized as religions by the IRS. By the length of time doing business and by the number of customers, Christianity may like to think it is somehow superior. But according to the Constitution, the two are equal in the eyes of the law. And it is driving Christian Nationalists and other fundamentalist Bible-thumpers bananas.
Originally conceived to go wherever aggressive Christians dared to overstep, the Satanic Temple has now declared abortion an official ritual in its religion. The Temple has sued several states to have their adherents’ right to terminate a pregnancy legally recognized.
To that end, the Temple has expanded its mission to thwart Christian overreach with a campaign to support women’s civil reproductive rights — by making choice a religious right."
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#abortion #ChristianNationalism #SatanicTemple
"What do Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church and the Satanic Temple have in common? They are both recognized as religions by the IRS. By the length of time doing business and by the number of customers, Christianity may like to think it is somehow superior. But according to the Constitution, the two are equal in the eyes of the law. And it is driving Christian Nationalists and other fundamentalist Bible-thumpers bananas.
Originally conceived to go wherever aggressive Christians dared to overstep, the Satanic Temple has now declared abortion an official ritual in its religion. The Temple has sued several states to have their adherents’ right to terminate a pregnancy legally recognized.
To that end, the Temple has expanded its mission to thwart Christian overreach with a campaign to support women’s civil reproductive rights — by making choice a religious right."
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Fly your flag for Religious Reproductive Rights!
The Samuel Alito’s Mom’s satanic abortion clinic provides free religious reproductivity healthcare. Patients only have to pay for medication to a partner pharmacy at reduced rates.
The Satanic Temple is only able to provide this service thanks to the generous support of their donors.
#religious #ReproductiveRights #satanictemple
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Fly your flag for Religious Reproductive Rights!
The Samuel Alito’s Mom’s satanic abortion clinic provides free religious reproductivity healthcare. Patients only have to pay for medication to a partner pharmacy at reduced rates.
The Satanic Temple is only able to provide this service thanks to the generous support of their donors.
#religious #ReproductiveRights #satanictemple
https://thesatanictemple.com/products/supreme-courtship-fundraiser-rrr-flag -
Fly your flag for Religious Reproductive Rights!
The Samuel Alito’s Mom’s satanic abortion clinic provides free religious reproductivity healthcare. Patients only have to pay for medication to a partner pharmacy at reduced rates.
The Satanic Temple is only able to provide this service thanks to the generous support of their donors.
#religious #ReproductiveRights #satanictemple
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Hell yes: Washington state court dismisses latest lawsuit by Satanic Temple targeting former members
Judge determines TST “has no rights to or interest” to Facebook memes page the national for-profit Satanic corporation has been suing to get since 2020
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #Satanism #WashingtonState #Seattle #KingCounty #QueerSatanic #Lawsuits #SLAPP #Lawfare
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Hell yes: Washington state court dismisses latest lawsuit by Satanic Temple targeting former members
Judge determines TST “has no rights to or interest” to Facebook memes page the national for-profit Satanic corporation has been suing to get since 2020
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #Satanism #WashingtonState #Seattle #KingCounty #QueerSatanic #Lawsuits #SLAPP #Lawfare
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Hell yes: Washington state court dismisses latest lawsuit by Satanic Temple targeting former members
Judge determines TST “has no rights to or interest” to Facebook memes page the national for-profit Satanic corporation has been suing to get since 2020
#TheSatanicTemple #SatanicTemple #Satanism #WashingtonState #Seattle #KingCounty #QueerSatanic #Lawsuits #SLAPP #Lawfare