Satanic Display at Minnesota Capitol Sparks Controversy
A recent satanic display at the Minnesota Capitol in St. Paul has stirred reactions from various political figures and the public. The exhibit, which includes a phoenix statue and references to occult rituals, has prompted criticism towards Governor Tim Walz from state Republicans.
The Minnesota Satanists, a group that organized the display, expressed their enthusiasm in a Facebook post, stating, “Thanks to all the hard work from our Congregation, especially Calcifer, for helping us set up Minnesota Satanists’ first-ever holiday display at the state Capitol in Saint Paul! HAIL RELIGIOUS PLURALITY!!! HAIL SATAN!!!”
The display features symbolic elements such as a phoenix and an inverted pentagram, alongside the text of “The Mass of the Phoenix,” a ritual by Aleister Crowley, the renowned British occultist.
Criticism from Republicans was swift, with state Rep. Tom Emmer questioning Governor Walz’s decision to permit the display. Rep. Pete Stauber also voiced his disapproval, tweeting, “When you get a DFL [Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party] trifecta, you get a Satanic display at our state Capitol. During the holidays… what a disgrace. Only in Walz’s Minnesota.”
Notably, this controversy follows another incident involving a satanic statue in New Hampshire, which was vandalized mere days after its installation. The statue, representing the demon Baphomet, was adorned with state-specific symbols and located near the New Hampshire state House.
Meanwhile, The Satanic Temple of Iowa reported that the Iowa Department of Administrative Services had abruptly canceled their planned event at the Iowa State Capitol. This decision was alleged to have occurred after months of coordination, as mentioned in the Des Moines Register.
In Iowa last year, a statue of Baphomet was placed near a Nativity scene, leading to public outrage. Michael Cassidy, the U.S. Navy veteran who had previously toppled the Satanic statue in Iowa, marked the anniversary of his actions, expressing satisfaction over the rejection of satanic displays this season.
Cassidy had previously pled guilty to criminal mischief, which resulted in the dismissal of a hate crime charge. During an interview with The Christian Post, Cassidy defended his actions, arguing that the U.S. Constitution does not protect satanic practices on public property.
This article was originally written by www.christianpost.com
