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Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays
« on: December 06, 2018, 08:09:50 pm »

Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays

December 4, 20185:46 PM ET

According to the Illinois Secretary of State's office, the temple has the same rights as religious organizations when it comes to displays in the statehouse.
Brian Mackey/NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS

In the Illinois Capitol rotunda this month, several traditions are being celebrated. There's a Nativity scene for Christmas, a menorah for Hanukkah, and then something a little different: an arm holding an apple, with a snake coiled around it.

It's a gift from the Chicago branch of The Satanic Temple. Called "Snaketivity," the work also has a sign that reads "Knowledge Is The Greatest Gift."

Nearby stands a sign in which the state offers a civics lesson — and explains it didn't have much of a choice:

https://www.npr.org/2018/12/04/673422143/satanic-sculpture-installed-at-illinois-statehouse-just-in-time-for-the-holidays
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Re: Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays
« Reply #1 on: December 06, 2018, 08:16:14 pm »
I'm sure the ACLU will be filing a lawsuit any minute now.
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Re: Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays
« Reply #2 on: December 06, 2018, 09:39:53 pm »
Hey, what do you want from life?

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Well, you can't have that, but if you're an American citizen you are entitled to:
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