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When the word Satan surfaces in practically any context, it’s most likely to raise an eyebrow or two because of its pre-dispositioned evil reputation that has been present for decades. Satanists basing their ideologies and beliefs around the notion of the Devil himself don’t necessarily directly worship or engage in rituals often associated with this practice. The non-theistic religious group called The Satanic Temple with branches all over the world are, in fact, avid supporters of their local communities’ wellbeing and regularly engage in philanthropy.

It seems that it’s not about the cliche performing violent rituals dressed in a black cloak while drawing inverted chalk pentagrams anymore—it’s more about donating blood, assisting victims of domestic abuse, and helping out the homeless. Below are a few of the initiatives established or supported by the Satanists.

#1

Organizing Initiatives To Provide Menstruation Products To Those Who Can't Afford It

Organizing Initiatives To Provide Menstruation Products To Those Who Can't Afford It

Various Satanic Chapters across the USA participate in this initiative to make menstruation products, including tampons, sanitary pads, menstrual cups, and wipes available to anyone in need, focusing on whoever may not be able to afford it without assistance.

The Satanic Temple West Florida Report

C.S. E.
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sanitary products are extremely important - they get donated about as often as socks do. I always try to purchase them when on sale for the express purpose of donating. Being in need is one thing, imagine being in that position AND bleeding from the crotch. Also, I adore 'Menstruatin' with satin.' I would like that on a shirt.

Zophra
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4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Menstruatin' With Satan." - well, sometimes it does feel like hell...

Evangeline Samos
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4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just so everyone knows, most satanist don’t worship satan. The most common form of satanism is LaVeyan Satanism, which views satan as a kind of metaphor rather than a being. Also, satanism isn’t evil or anything. They don’t raise demons or sacrifice animals or babies. The rules of LaVeyan Satanism actually bans followers from killing any living being. https://www.churchofsatan.com/ Here’s the official website if anyone wants to know more about it.

Kelzbelz79
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Firm believer that sanitary products should be free to all females, not like us ladies asked to be female or have periods.

Mustn’t eat the mango 🥭
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When you donate things to organizations not many feminine and sanitary products are donated so this is amazing thing beans did.

okpkpkp
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These products should be free to the public, imo.

Mewton’s Third Paw
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4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Remember the cheapest products are often the most toxic. Pads and tampons have bleach and chlorine and shît in them that you might not want on your vagina, and there often aren’t listed ingredients. Consider donating non toxic products if you do donate, like Honey Pot or Seventh Generation

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    #2

    Providing Baby Supplies For Struggling Parents

    Providing Baby Supplies For Struggling Parents

    The Satanic Temple Minnesota hosted a diaper/infant care products drive to help out those in need. They partnered with Simpson Housing services, which is a local non-profit supporting families with young children who suffer from homelessness.

    The Satanic Temple Minnesota Report

    afoben
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The baby goat is adorable!! This whole post is so confusing, this is not what I expected from satanist orgs - truth be said I've never come across any irl... Learning every day!

    Imtiredandiwannagotobed
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Satanists are actually pretty chill, they just like the “Fallen angel”, they don’t go around, murmuring evil Satan curses and sacrificing goats, those are the cults lol.

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    Jaiforjesus
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Terribly evil, even if they’re doing it under the guise as “good”. They do not know the evil they are doing

    starhunter64
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    10/10 would buy this if i ever needed dipers

    Mustn’t eat the mango 🥭
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Religions, including mine make them out to be crazy and evil but there is still good in everyone

    Carmen Elena
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    omg the cross on the forehead! xD

    Shelley DuVal
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's actually the cross of St Peter. He said he was not worthy to be crucified the same way as Jesus and requested to be hung upside down. For some stupid reason religious people think it's the devils cross. Pretty much the same reasoning for the pentagram.

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    #3

    Backing Up Campaigns To Battle Various Child Abuse At Schools

    Backing Up Campaigns To Battle Various Child Abuse At Schools

    The Satanic Temple Chapters collectively joined forces nationwide to address abuse taking place in public schools and fight corporal punishment, use of physical restraints, restricting bathroom access, and violating other civil rights.

    The Satanic Temple Report

    Blackheart
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    4 years ago

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    No, you don't. You think you do based on that wonderful description with the picture. In reality, they are not really all that big on structure. In my experience, they are more of a let the kids do what they like, even if it is disruptive to the learning process and the rights of others. Children involved with this organization are subject to abuse and violence.

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    R3belB4nny
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    OOOOOOOOOO I like this. Lets summon Satan from the underworld through satanic rituals whenever someone bullies us! I love this!!!

    Mewton’s Third Paw
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s not what this is about. Santanism has a set of beliefs and rights - one of them is the right to your own body, which physical violence is a violation of. Therefore it is a violation of a Satanist’s freedom of religion to use physical punishment on them as students.

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    Roxy Eastland
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait . . . what? Corporal punishment and physical restraints are in use in state funded schools in the US???!!! And that's legal?!?!?

    Daniel Birch
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    id sooner leave my child with a satanic priest than a catholic one.

    Mustn’t eat the mango 🥭
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s true and lots of it happens behind closed doors. There What is the story where they actually put a cone of shame on a child, like why!

    Anna Wentz
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Just now realizing that restricting bathroom access is violating civil rights.

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    So in the meantime, as everyone waits for the summoned Devil to burst through the floor and bring the world’s end, these various Satanic groups are working on spreading good. Contrary to popular belief, most Satanists don’t pray to the Devil, but actually observe Baphomet, whose figure is composed of a human’s body, a goat's head, and wings.

    #4

    Encouraging People To Donate Blood And Save Lives

    Encouraging People To Donate Blood And Save Lives

    Satanic Australia launched the very first charity event in the country called "Blood For Satan." Using quite the attention-drawing slogan "Satan wants your blood, not your soul," the campaign called Satanists in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand to save lives by donating blood which, according to The Red Cross, has saved 252 lives to date.

    Satanic Australia Report

    C.S. E.
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I EFFING LOVE THAT! This entire list is making me so happy. Though not a Satanist myself, I do know that Satanists are very into do as you will as long as long as it doesn't hurt others and, in fact, better if it benefits. They're very chill people.

    Liam Walsh
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    AntiAntiVaxx - READ about them! Stop leaping to conclusions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Satanic_Temple

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    Becca Gizmo the Squirrel
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People act like only people who believe in god have morals. Not true. I actually think some Christians I know have the worst morals. Very judgemental and hypocritical. I think if you are good to people, animals and the earth, then you are living a good life. Don't need god for that. (I'm former Christian, now agnostic because I think anything is possible. I think maybe the bible may be stories written to answer kids curious questions. Maybe some of the people were really alive. I'm open minded enough for it all, but it needs to make sense. Adam and Eve don't make sense. But who knows?)

    El Dee
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The shock value of their name is enough to raise the profile of charities that REALLY need it. Well done!!

    AntiAntiVaxx
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    @Orillion some of the most generous people I know don't believe in god.

    Imtiredandiwannagotobed
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then why hate those who don’t believe in god? You can’t generalize an entire religion, it would be like me calling every Christian a “Trump loving, homophobic, white supremicist cult”

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    GoodCatto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little [REDACTED] though!

    Chaz83
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "Satanists in Australia, Tasmania, and New Zealand" ... ummmm.. Tasmania is part of Australia..

    Noemie Houtekie-N'Da
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I want to donate blood, but my fear of needles is so great, I don't think I can do it.

    Sergio Bicerra Descalzi
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't be ashamed of that everyone has their fears. I'm sure you help in other ways.

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    Luther von Wolfen
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    4 years ago

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    This is weird because selfishness is a Satanic virtue, unless I misunderstood Anton LaVey.

    Imtiredandiwannagotobed
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You did, they are materialistic, not believing in a higher power, or life after death, or whatever else.

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    #5

    Keeping Homeless' Feet Clean And Warm By Providing Socks

    Keeping Homeless' Feet Clean And Warm By Providing Socks

    "Socks For Satan," launched by The Satanic Temple Florida as a part of their long-running campaign, collects and distributes new socks for people on the streets.

    The Satanic Temple West Florida Report

    Up All Night
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Socks are more precious than you realize. You can't find socks in secondhand shops. Everyone wears theirs until they are unusable.

    Zoe Hoesley
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    4 years ago

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    Nice things to do, why satanist

    AntiAntiVaxx
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    4 years ago

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    Too bad they support ideals that spread violence, death, and pain.

    Firefoxy3121
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Better than Christianity, which is actually really bad when you think about it.

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    #6

    Providing Business Attire For People Trying To Break Out From Poverty

    Providing Business Attire For People Trying To Break Out From Poverty

    This clothing drive initiated by The Satanic Temple Arizona Chapter collected business casual and semi-formal attire aimed to provide resources for community members aiming to get out of hardship as they attend job interviews and employment fairs.

    The Satanic Temple Arizona Report

    SeaShell
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I never thought about that being an issue before now

    Kate
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There's a global charity called Dress for Success that does the same thing; in addition to providing people with job and interview training, they also set people up with enough clothes to get them through interviews and then their first days of work until they can start purchasing their own.

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    Julia King
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    People would need this type of clothing for work and work interviews

    Mustn’t eat the mango 🥭
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    First apreaences can effect your opertunites, this is not a good thing so thank you

    Heather Atwood
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    4 years ago

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    Why does anyone need semi-formal attire? The homeless prom?

    Anne Reid
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think they mean formal work attire and casual work attire, like polo shirts and khakis. But it does sound like they’re asking for ball gown and tuxedos!

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    The controversial religious group that has been active for many years claim in their mission statement: “The mission of The Satanic Temple is to encourage benevolence and empathy among all people, reject tyrannical authority, advocate practical common sense and justice, and be directed by the human conscience to undertake noble pursuits guided by the individual will.”

    Information about any of the charities or campaigns is normally announced on the Facebook groups of the particular branches of the Satanist organizations for the members to join any of the active good deeds in progress.

    #7

    Collecting Donations For People Who Experienced Domestic Abuse

    Collecting Donations For People Who Experienced Domestic Abuse

    With 21 other so-called Chapters, The Satanic Temple Austin are doing donation collections for SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone)—an organization dealing with domestic violence and conservative lobbying.

    The Satanic Temple Austin Report

    Narwhal Blast
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is so cool!!! I wish more communities would do this!!!

    AntiAntiVaxx
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    4 years ago

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    Satan literally supports violence are these guys that good of satanists?

    Alexis draskinis
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    You realize that this entire post, along with your comments, show how little you actually know about the Satanic Temple...right??

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    #8

    Donating Clothing And Raising Money For People In Need

    Donating Clothing And Raising Money For People In Need

    In 2017, "Warmer Than Hell," a clothing collection organized by Boston's Satanic Temple Chapter, was actually intended to promote religious diversity and bring warmth to those in need. The initiative provided 191 coats, sweatshirts, jackets, hats, and gloves as well as two large bags of socks and more than 900 dollars.

    The Satanic Temple Boston Report

    purple
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just hiding a hidden comment. anyways, this people are actually nice people, even though they are Satanists.

    Imtiredandiwannagotobed
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don’t pray to Satan, as they are materialistic, so they have no higher power, life after death etc. just a bunch of bros (I use bro as a gender neutral term) chilling.

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    Ladymatic
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of the nicest, chillest guys I have ever known is a satanist.

    Slytherin101
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At least they are doing good for others

    Alex Cross
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is a church like any other. They have beliefs and they want to be accepted. They prey on the innate need to be loved and accepted. They are probably more accepting of people and the things they do because Satan is all about self indulgence and happiness. Where does it say that being a good person isn’t self indulgent? There is good and bad in any religion. You take from it what helps you to be the best version of you and go forward. We have ideas about every religion. Some are right some are not in the end just be a good person. That is the best religion and when you die you will to the place you came from wherever that may be. Heaven and Hell are just human creation meant to scare you into conforming. Don’t conform just just be your best self!

    okpkpkp
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Haha. She has pentagram leggings. How great is that?

    Bruce Scheiman
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    4 years ago

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    I don't see where it says, that? As far as collecting donations, of anything?

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    #9

    Committing To Keeping The Beaches Clean With Save Our Shores Program

    Committing To Keeping The Beaches Clean With Save Our Shores Program

    In 2018, The Satanic Temple in the state of California ended up adopting a beach and has committed to keeping it clean of trash, meanwhile raising awareness for the cause.

    The Satanic Temple Santa Cruz Report

    SeaShell
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Beach cleanups are sooooo important

    Nixxy
    Community Member
    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Without them, the plastics would be degraded into micro plastics from the sand and kill krill, meaning there are less of them meaning soooooo many animals would die from lack of food

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    purple
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    how do you join the satanists? asking for a friend.

    Mikhael Barreto
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "The Benefits Of Joining Depend On What You Want To Do With Your Membership. Joining On Our Website Will Put You On Our Mailing List So You Can Stay Up-To-Date On Our Activities And Campaigns. If You Want Your Membership To Be Even More Rewarding, Consider Becoming Active In A Chapter Or Contributing To The Mission Of The Satanic Temple In Other Ways." https://thesatanictemple.com/pages/join-us

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    Chimmels
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Historically satanist have been against hate groups and a provided many assets for ppl in need they don’t hate jesus they just worship satan

    Danielle Holder
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They don't believe the fairytales of jesus, like a leprechaun they neither love/hate something that doesn't exist. And TST does NOT worship Satan.

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    Vicki Perizzolo
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    everyone needs to clean up their own trash and any other they find when they can...too many humans, too much trash and way too much of NOT in trash cans!

    Samuel Taylor
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    4 years ago

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    They found a whole ten, huh?

    Pepper Pots
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    4 years ago

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    I applaud their good deeds, but it is good deeds, not associated with satanist. I apologise in advance if I offended anyone

    Agnes Jekyll
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    a lot of people here are confused because they are taught to associate evil with Satan--this organization does not worship Satan, or evil deeds--instead, it is a philosophy of thinking, a way of pointing out the cruelty done in the name of Jesus. For instance, the genocides in South America, the residential schools in Canada (some had a 75% mortality rate, amongst other horrors), the mother and baby homes in Ireland (children had a 900% increased chance of dying in those homes, and were often adopted out without their mothers' permission, or were removed from their mothers without adoption, and where the mothers experience abuse and physical labour--sometimes for years, as if they were criminals just because they had had sex outside of marriage).

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    #10

    Supporting The Adopt-A-Highway Programs Across Different States

    Supporting The Adopt-A-Highway Programs Across Different States

    Various Satanic organizations participate in promotional campaigns aimed at volunteers to keep parts of highway free of trash across North America.

    The Satanic Temple Indiana Report

    Martin Kaine
    Community Member
    4 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love the pitchforks! Love the pitchforks!

    Blackheart
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    4 years ago

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    Satanists, I assume, are referring to the Church of Satanism. They put on a public face to gain membership and support. Do not be fooled. Child abuse goes on inside this organization. It is lipstick on a pig, so to speak.

    Blackheart
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    4 years ago

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    This group is not what it appears to be. Satanists are not exactly shooting straight on what they are all about in this post. Imagine that, Satanists not being completely honest.

    Bruce Scheiman
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    4 years ago

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    I'm a little confused? It's like an oxymoron! You're a part of, The Temple of Satan, however, you are doing good things for people? What does that have to do with, Satan? Don't understand why people downloaded Heather Atwood! She's. 100%. Right. It's as though their using Satan, as their mascot! Just to get attention. We're all entitled to our own opinion and I'm having a very hard time, with this whole Satan, does good things!

    Liam Walsh
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    4 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's satire. Also, yes, of course it's to get attention. They need the publicity in order to be successful in the work they do helping others.

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    Heather Atwood
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    4 years ago

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    Their mission statement has nothing to do with satan, so why even bother? Just a stupid, attention-grabbing mascot.

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