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We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
Satanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satin
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
A cult is a cult is a cult.
What’s the difference?
Satanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satin
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
So basically they are doing it just to be assholes?
You didn't read the post did you. ? If you did you would know that they explained very eloquently why they did it. However you just choose to shoot from the hip without bothering to inform yourselfSatanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satin
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
So basically they are doing it just to be assholes?
A cult is a cult is a cult.
What’s the difference?
The difference is we give free money to some cults and call it faith based grants.
Satanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satin
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
So basically they are doing it just to be assholes?
They are doing it for the same reasons all religions do it. It gives extra privileges, and they can.
You didn't read the post did you. ? If you did you would know that they explained very eloquently why they did it. However you just choose to shoot from the hip without bothering to inform yourselfSatanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satin
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
So basically they are doing it just to be assholes?
Satanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satin
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
So basically they are doing it just to be assholes?
They are doing it for the same reasons all religions do it. It gives extra privileges, and they can.
What extra privileges? You don't have to be a church to be tax exempt. You don't have to be a church to have the right to free expression?
This is about them wanting to be jackasses by forcing a satan display in any christmas display in a town square or such area.
Again, they want to be assholes.
Satanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satin
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
So basically they are doing it just to be assholes?
They are doing it for the same reasons all religions do it. It gives extra privileges, and they can.
What extra privileges? You don't have to be a church to be tax exempt. You don't have to be a church to have the right to free expression?
This is about them wanting to be jackasses by forcing a satan display in any christmas display in a town square or such area.
Again, they want to be assholes.
If you call doing it for the exact same reasons that churches do the same as just being an asshole, then you are right.
Satanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satin
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
All are welcome. Even you if you behave yourselfFinally democrats and Islamists have a place they can call home!
All are welcome. Even you if you behave yourselfFinally democrats and Islamists have a place they can call home!
Congratulations!Satanic Temple Wins Official IRS Recognition As Tax-Exempt Church
As announced by Church leaders:
We are pleased to announce that for the first time in history, a satanic organization has been recognized by the United States federal government as being a church. The Satanic Temple recently received notice from the IRS affirming our status. This acknowledgement will help make sure the Satanic Temple has the same access to public spaces as other religious organizations, affirm our standing in court when battling religious discrimination and enable us to apply for faith-based government grants.
It's a great day for religious freedom in America!
In a statement, Lucien Greaves, co-founder The Satanic Temple, explains why the group sought out tax-exempt status:
In light of theocratic assaults upon the Separation of Church and State in the legislative effort to establish a codified place of privilege for one religious viewpoint, we feel that accepting religious tax exemption — rather than renouncing in protest — can help us to better assert our claims to equal access and exemption while laying to rest any suspicion that we don’t meet the qualifications of a true religious organization. Satanism is here to stay.
And by the way, before anyone has apoplexy, they do not believe in of worship Satan
For the record, the Satanic Temple does not promote the worship of Satan, or any other imaginary deity. Instead, the group utilizes satanic imagery to promote egalitarianism, social justice, and the separation of church and state.
The Satanic Temple is a faith community that describes itself as facilitating “the communication and mobilization of politically aware Satanists, secularists, and advocates for individual liberty.”
