The Iowa Statehouse is hosting an idol of the demon Baphomet. The ram-headed statue is being maintained by the Satanic Temple, which has billed it as an expression of “religious freedom”. It has been sited near traditional Christmas trees and Jewish menorahs, with critics questioning why Governor Kim Reynolds, who recently endorsed Ron DeSantis for the GOP presidential nomination, is allowing it.
“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,” boasted Satanic Temple co-founder Lucien Greaves. They were able to abuse rules allowing anyone to apply for a permit for a display to install the idol. Lawmaker Brad Sherman described this as “a tortured and twisted interpretation of law that affords Satan, who is universally understood to be the enemy of God, religious expression equal to God in an institution of government that depends upon God for continued blessings.”
Hi @BobVanderPlaats!
Why have you been silent while Kim Reynolds allowed a Satanic Alter to be installed in the Iowa State Capitol? pic.twitter.com/gueM2q9xbR
— Jack Poso 🇺🇸 (@JackPosobiec) December 11, 2023
“I hope that people realize spiritual warfare is real. That there are evil Satanic forces that are trying to infiltrate our state,” commented Shellie Flockhart, part of a Christian prayer group opposed to the demonic display.
show lessNothing much to see here, just a Satanic Baphomet horned goat skull in a cape and a blood red pentagram on display in the Iowa State Capitol. Pretty much par for the course in government buildings at Christmas now, right? pic.twitter.com/JovVZTtswW
— m o d e r n i t y (@ModernityNews) December 12, 2023