Satanic Temple Sets Up Display in Iowa State House

For 14 days, the Satanic Temple has erected a display alongside these major religious symbols inside the rotunda of the Iowa State Capitol. Though the Temple went through the correct administrative channels to present in the rotunda, the display is getting pushback. Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, says no one is being forced to interact with the Satanic Temple’s display. The U.S. Department of Justice says, “Religious liberty is enshrined in the text of our Constitution.”

[birdie]

There should be separation of church and state from all religions

[davidstough]

None of those displays should be on government property period. Ban all of them

[apemancommeth]

If I saw that, I’d probably think they hadn’t had enough time to put away the Halloween decorations 😂😂😂

[dadosamac]

I like how they demand to be removed. What if they demand for you to remove Christmas tree?? Well???

[Tori_T_Artist]

"This is a truly, evil force." She says as IE goes on to explain how this religion doesn't actually worship or believe in Satan

[makrhodes]

Love the "huge" group she rallied to pray

[thelongestcomment]

So if I understand right: It aint about worshipping the devil, but being free. Correct?

[cattimestwo]

Good, there should not be a bunch of Christian stuff in there, so equal rights for everyone.

[chrisgibson]

If someone puts a Santa hat on it I’Iii die😂

[cewe]

I love the music they chose for this video. It really speaks volumes on how they want the viewer to perceive the message.

[YupItsMack]

Christians when people actually use their freedom of speech and religion

[_Just_Another_Guy]

Does that Christian lady Shellie know that the Christmas tree is also a *pagan* symbol? 🎄

Lmao, a lot of Christians aren't aware of the pagan roots of the holiday they celebrate.

Jesus' actual birthday is in spring not winter. Christmas being celebrated in winter is a holdover from *pagan* traditions including Yule.

[FDR-wwxz]

When people pass by their house and about to make complaints, they’ll just say, “Don’t worry, we’re good. However, not everyone is good.”

[andrewliu]

Uh.. I hope shellie knows that the Christmas tree originated from Paganism. So, yeah, there's that. The irony

[TGP-vqvi]

I'm a Christian, I don't care. Yes, we actually exist. I'm not gonna think of you any different for your different beliefs. I don't judge. Decorate how you want and believe what you want as long as you're content with your decisions. Happy holidays everyone, stay warm.

[_Just_Another_Guy]

The Christmas tree is a pagan symbol, by the way.

🎄 🎄 🎄 🎄

[danomyte]

Won’t lie, the display looks pretty rad 🤘

[kingforaday]

First off its not something I like. However, if one supports freedom of religion and freedom of speech this is something that goes along with that!
These folks have just as much right to have their display as any Christian, Jew, muslim, Buddhist, etc.
If one really believes in their faith how is this display gonna interfere with that?
Guarantee you if you allow the govt to start banning things it will never end and they WILL eventually come for YOUR faith!!!

[AB-bctf]

1:35 that’s misconstruing the implication of that amendment. It doesn’t mean that santanism can be freely practiced and represented in state buildings. Smh

[dustytailstudios]

"I feel evil spirit's afoot"
"Lady...our religion is based on empathy and respect"