The Satanic Temple (TST), a political activist group comprised of mostly Atheists, recently announced the launch of an “after-school Satan Club” at an elementary school in Connecticut.
The club plans to meet at Lebanon Elementary School beginning next month, which happens to be one of the most consequential months for both Christian and Jewish individuals, as both commemorate religious holidays in the month of December.
Despite the organization’s name, TST’s official website denies the existence of both God and Satan. The group has claimed that the club’s purpose is easily misinterpreted by parents. “We do not worship the devil. We’re not sacrificing goats or babies. We are simply having equal access to the space that we have a right to,” June Everett, the campaign director for the after-school program of TST said.
The “right” Everett referred to originates from a 2001 Supreme Court ruling (Good News Club v. Milford Central School) which enabled Good News Club, a Christian group, to meet on school grounds after hours. Although, some have pointed…
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