A Satanic Temple has extended an invitation to the bishop “to hold hands with members of The Satanic Temple while we come together and stand before all of the religious displays at the rotunda” in the Illinois state Capitol.
Not exactly the usual invitation a bishop would receive this time of year, but that’s what’s happening in Illinois as outrage ensues over a “controversial holiday art display from the Satanic Temple that will stand alongside other religious exhibits” reports The New York Post.
The Satanic Temple installed on Monday, “the satanic figure Baphomet depicted as a baby to celebrate the holiday Sol Invictus, the State Journal-Register reported.” The Satanic Temple’s website states Sol Invictus is a “celebration of being unconquered by superstition and consistent in the pursuit of sharing knowledge.”
❄️ Seasonal Sharing Day 17 ❄️
Holiday decoration from inside the Illinois State Capitol building. https://t.co/pRrND1LmmH pic.twitter.com/ocz6EJhiaK— Devin Trubey (@DevinTrubeyTV) December 18, 2021
This is the third year the Satanic Temple will be featuring its own display in the Capitol; the piece was designed by Albuquerque horror artist Chris P. Andres. Satanic Temple’s director of campaign operations Erin Heliam said in a statement, “this year’s tradition marks a greater urgency in the Baphomet’s message of harmony and reconciliation.”
The Post writes “the Satanic Temple is less of a true religious group in the traditional sense than it is a social activist organization that is an outspoken supporter of women’s reproductive rights, the separation of church and state and several other social justice issues.”
The display has created controversy in the state’s Capitol. Springfield Bishop Thomas Paprocki said the Satanic Temple’s displays “should have no place in this Capitol or any other place.” Paprocki’s statement was given at a recent event in the rotunda when a Nativity scene was installed, sponsored by the Diocese of Springfield.
“…outspoken supporter of women’s reproductive rights” So much for “the pursuit of sharing knowledge”. They can’t even bring themselves to calling it what it is.
Designed by a horror artist. Go figure.
This Satanic Group has not a clue about the glory, presence power, love and reality of God that came to us wrapped in flesh to restore us in our heart and mind.
These people like many of us at times are filled with rebellion and vain imaginations.
This display is nothing but foolishness out of a dark and carnal mind but yet Jesus Christ is the lamb of God and the savior of the whole world.
If you, whoever you are, believe in him let us all take another step of faith in surrender and let his healing virtue flow throughout your land as we all surrender our lives to him and let him lead and guide our life.
May the love of Christ shine brightly throughout the year to save and heal this broken creation that is languishing in pain and despair even until now.
Grace, Peace and Love unto all.
The lord will not forget.
May whoever is condoning this rot in hell shame on Illinois for allowing this
This is a big slap in the face to God loving Christian’s everywhere and has no place in the state capitol. With so many being offended by everything these days, this is truly offensive and needs to be removed.
God Bless You All
Brought to you by the sick jerks who’d be happy to take a dump in the middle of any room full of normal people just so they could giggle and snicker looking at the disgust on everyone else’s face. That’s all these walking morons live for.
There is a Free Exercise Clause in the U.S. Constitution. The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia was originally imagined as the Religious Liberty Bell and commissioned by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). The Founders were aware of all the world religions and Philadelphia had representations for all of them.
Christians are not the only ones with the right to their religion. You must tolerate other religions side by side with yours.
Hey you CHRISTIANS, your way is NOT the ONLY WAY. As a Jewish woman that offends me more than this satanic crap. Jews have been here longer than Christians. Check your righteous BS at the door. I see why so many people are fed up with you folks getting on your moral high horse to tell us to accept Jesus. Sorry not sorry I will NOT be doing so. The whole Jesus story is a FAIRY TALE. UNLESS YOU CAN PHYSICALLY PROVE IT TO ME STFU and just be quiet.
Didn’t the Jews kill Jesus in this Fairy Tale? I could be wrong. Oh wait. Those named who were responsible for the death of Jesus were Judas (the disciple who betrayed Him), the Jewish religious leaders (Ciaiphas and Annas) and the governing entities, Herod and Pilate, with Pilate holding key responsibility. Those whimsrove the nails are named only generically as soldiers. Oops, not a Fairy Tale. Shut Up.
Can you, Michelle prove that it is Not True? Even at that the Bible is a great way of life for all believers and non believers. It is our Nature’s Laws and even the few non believers of our Founding Father’s thought it to be good for America and a way of life for all humans on earth. If you believe we should love one another, well you are in the right frame of mind. If you believe we should all hate each other. Then God Bless You
Sweet Michelle, Jesus himself could be standing in front of you and you still would ask for proof. His first coming fulfilled over 200 prophecies in the OT. He appeared to over 500 people after his crucifixion and resurrection. And after 2000 years the Bible still stands as the inerrant word of God. You are correct that the Jews were here first. But because they rejected Him, the Lord God set the Jews aside to offer His Gospel of salvation to the gentiles. And, furthermore, Christianity is not a religion. It is a relationship, a relationship that is available to everyone. There will come a day when His offer of salvation will be taken off the table. That will be either on the date of your death or when He returns at His second coming. There will not be a second chance. He has said “I am the way, the truth and the life. NO ONE comes to the Father but by me”. John 14:6. So, yes, receiving Jesus Christ as Lord is the only way to heaven. But, fortunately, you still have time. There are thousands of “completed” Jews in the world today who have seen the “Light”. I am praying for you.