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Catholic legal expert says Iowa Satanic Temple display not protected by First Amendment
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She's lying.
They are Satanists, and they say that they're Satanists. They've never said any different.
Exactly. Who the hell are the Catholic Church to define Satanism for these Satanists? They might as well try to define what Islam is for Muslims while they’re at it. Lol
Oh, they do.
Fingers crossed for another Catholic schism about how to oppress their enemies best
Right. They've said they don't worship Satan. Rather that Satan is used as a symbol of rebellion.
The disconnect comes from the catholic (mis)understanding that "Satanist" = "devil worshipper"
The TST may not believe in Satan as a literal figure, but as a religious icon.
Iconography is a popular expression of faith, especially in certain Orthodox Christian groups.
Therefore, the use of Satan as an icon to inspire certain beliefs is right inline with their own usage of iconography.
Their in the previous sentence being Christians as a whole, not just Catholicism.
Besides, TST is an atheistic interpretation of Satanism, whereas there are definitely Theistic Satanists.
I don't understand what your point is.
Not so much a point, just taking it as a chance to broaden someone's horizons, not you specifically.
Just used to a lot of heavy Christian propaganda in my geographic region, I try to combat misinformation when I can, and sometimes all it takes is a little real information.
It rarely works, but occasionally you get a couple (in a life time) that are open to new information.