Satanic Temple Sets up ‘Holiday Display’ in Iowa Capitol: ‘A Very Dark, Evil Force’

The Satanic Temple (TST) has sparked yet another controversy, this time by setting up a holiday display inside the Iowa State Capitol Building in Des Moines that has drawn backlash from lawmakers and the public.

The display features multiple Satanic symbols including a ram’s head covered with mirror-like material placed on a mannequin dressed in a dark-red cloak. It holds a pentangle displayed with red and black ribbons. The figure stands behind a box or altar containing rows of electric candles featuring the TST logo. 

The TST’s display will remain in the state capitol through Friday, Dec. 15, according to KCCI-TV. 

Lucien Greaves, a spokesman and co-founder of TST, told the outlet the display is a symbol of its right to religious freedom. 

“We’re going to really relish the opportunity to be represented in a public forum. We don’t have a church on every street corner,” Greaves said.

He told KCCI if people don’t like the display, they don’t have to look at it. 

“If people don’t like our display in public forums, they don’t have to engage with them. They don’t have to view them,” he said. 

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