Who among us would think that Satanists will rally for Governor Rick Scott on Friday, January 25 at 1pm? Weird but true as members of the Satanic Temple will gather on the steps of the Florida Governer′s Office to show their support for Scott, who signed Senate Bill 98, or SB 98, which allows for students to give inspirational messages at school assemblies. Not sure how many Satanic children will participate in this, but Lucien Greaves of the Satanic Temple seem pleased none the less. So is this a case of blind optimism or just sauce for the gander?
The bottom line apparently is that any religious freedom is better than none. While the new law does not specifically allow prayer as such, there is no doubt that these inspirational messages could be just that. Thus, while this new law could be seen as generally benefiting Christians, it does not limit such messages to any particular faith.
I′ve looked into this Satanic Temple and frankly they are not true Satanists, in my opinion. Based on their tenets and beliefs, found at their website, I would call them Luciferians. The difference being that true Satanists embrace Satan as evil whereas Luciferians see Satan as a good guy. He may be a ′Fallen Angel′ but he means well and has our best interests at heart. Much like Anton Levay′s Church of Satan was essentially a club where people could live out their Addams Family, fantasy lifestyle.
So here′s to success and nice weather for the Satanists rally for Governor Rick Scott in Florida. About 100 members of the Satanic Temple will gather at the Governor′s Office in Tallahassee on Friday, January 25 at 1pm, according to Lucien Greaves. The rally is to show their support of Gov. Scott signing into law Senate Bill 98, SB 98, which allows students to give inspirational messages at school assemblies. The law is broad ranging, allowing for even Satanic children to participate. How nice is that?
January 18th, 2013 at 9:19 am
This story makes me afraid to comment.
January 18th, 2013 at 1:29 pm
How about we have Satanists give their “inspirational” messages at their temple, and have prayers at church and limit school to arithmetic and reading, etc.?
If people want to have prayer in school, I believe there is a place for that, its called parochial school
January 18th, 2013 at 1:36 pm
But prayers are good for you. We should all want to teach our kids learning a healthful lifestyle.
January 18th, 2013 at 2:32 pm
“But prayers are good for you. We should all want to teach our kids learning a healthful lifestyle.”
And you can as they have special schools for that purpose, I think they call them Sunday Schools and there is usually a service immediately prior to these classes on Sunday mornings (although I think many Catholic Churches now have a show on Saturday night for the sake of convenience).
So that makes it very easy, no arithmetic at Sunday school and no prayer in “regular” school. I would think that would make everyone happy.
January 18th, 2013 at 2:40 pm
Nah, they teach nutrition and public health in public school so consider prayer as part of a healthy lifestyle. Religious people live longer, are more successful, healthier and happier people. Seems all schools should stress it.
January 19th, 2013 at 6:43 am
They’re certainly appropriate followers for a man of such caliber.
January 19th, 2013 at 7:07 am
So “your” religion should be mandatory? Church is not enough?
Why do religious people have the need to share?
January 19th, 2013 at 7:43 am
I wonder if the Final Five Cylons will attend the rally to worship their god?
January 19th, 2013 at 12:25 pm
No Buzz, my religion should not be mandatory, but it should be allowed and celebrated since the public schools teach public health.
In fact, religion is already taught in public schools. The eastern religion. I was reading that some public schools are teaching meditation techniques which is a practice from the Buddhist and Hindu eastern religions, something that hasn’t to my knowledge been challenged in court yet. Meditation is very healthy for kids to learn and practice, as is the Christian form (called prayer).
January 25th, 2013 at 2:08 pm
History has shown times plethoric that the bane of your existence, religion, stimulates and enlightens the mind like nothing secular can. When the Constitution was signed, confessing Jesus Christ was the sign of a healthy mind. It seems that much to your shame you are equating satanism with Christianity. Like all religion is equal… bad. If you want to equate satanism with the koran or the catechism I can deal with that, but on its face it is diametrically opposed to Christianity. Just ask a satan worshipper what it thinks of Jesus.
January 25th, 2013 at 2:12 pm
And one more thing; church is nor a building, a day, or necessarily anything else you can see specifically. It’s a gathering of like believers. I hear the DNC holds quite a service.
January 25th, 2013 at 2:33 pm
No Buzz, my religion should not be mandatory, but it should be allowed and celebrated since the public schools teach public health.
“In fact, religion is already taught in public schools. The eastern religion. I was reading that some public schools are teaching meditation techniques which is a practice from the Buddhist and Hindu eastern religions, something that hasn’t to my knowledge been challenged in court yet. Meditation is very healthy for kids to learn and practice, as is the Christian form (called prayer).”
I still don’t understand why Church and Sunday School don’t suffice?
Why does it have to be a part of a school system that is focused on secular subjects?
As I mentioned there are parochial schools for people that prefer that religion be a part of the curriculum.
I feel the same way about Eastern religion as well. Anything spiritual should not be a part of the curriculum as that should be arithmetic, reading and writing and if you are going to add anything make it subjects that best prepare young people for jobs in the future; be that trades or technology.
I am just curious why there seems to be a constant push to expand access to religion? Is it hard to find?
January 25th, 2013 at 2:51 pm
I think ALL major world religions should be taught in schools. Not as doctrine, but kids should be educated about the world we live in, and since most of the world’s problems and wars can be linked to religion, it should be part of the curriculum. It was part of social studies when I was a kid. “Christians believe that Chist is the son of God….” “Jews believe that the Messiah will come….” “Muslims believe in the five pillars…..” Etc. Maybe future generations might actually be less ignorant about beliefs other than their own.
January 25th, 2013 at 3:26 pm
I don’t mind a general description of religous concepts as they are relevant to world history, but I am pretty sure that was covered in social studies.
It was not any form of worship, but instead, informational.
It can come in handy during the Double Jeopardy round.
January 25th, 2013 at 3:28 pm
I feel the same way about Eastern religion as well. Anything spiritual should not be a part of the curriculum as that should be arithmetic, reading and writing and if you are going to add anything make it subjects that best prepare young people for jobs in the future; be that trades or technology.
At least you are consistent. So in your view sex ed should not be taught in public schools? What about PE?
I am just curious why there seems to be a constant push to expand access to religion?
Religion is good for your health.
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TA, religious history classes are taught in public schools, such as the general belief system of the major religions and how they practice. There is a difference between the academic study of religion and actually practicing what is known to be good for your health, such as meditation techniques and prayer.
January 25th, 2013 at 3:46 pm
So Patrick, since you view prayer as healthy, I assume you would have no problem with non-Christian prayer? Maybe the kids could pray to Jesus on a Monday and Allah on a Tuesday?
January 25th, 2013 at 4:40 pm
“I am just curious, why there seems to be a constant push to expand access to religion?
Religion is good for your health.”
So again, is church and Sunday School not enough? Is there a shortage of religion?
So I guess it needs to be everywhere, at work, while out eating, while shopping, sounds like certain Middle Eastern countries.
Which religions are these by the way?
More religion in school and eliminating the separation between church and state seem to be common refrains.
Why is that religious people have uncontrollable need to “share”?
It works for you? That’s great. Is that not enough?
I am well aware you are probably merely trying to provoke. At least I certainly hope so.
Should we add biology to Sunday school? Paleontology?
January 25th, 2013 at 5:45 pm
TA, as I’ve said meditation is healthy and should be encouraged in school as well as prayers of choice. Requiring a particular form of worship would be incorrect.
Buzz, you might as well ask how much reading is enough. When something is good for you, do more of it. When others can benefit from something, encourage them to do more of it.