Nevertheless, the presence of a Satanist-sponsored event on school property is a troubling prospect to many parents.
“They already took God out of schools. Now they’re going to let Satan in; it’s just crazy,” said local resident Jennifer McAllister.
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Satanic Temple co-founder Lucien Greaves told Fox News, “We don’t decry or begrudge anybody having a prayer event or anything like that. It does become a problem, a serious problem, when you allow a back-to-school prayer event, but you don’t allow any other religious representation.”
“We’re talking about upholding fundamental pillars of democracy and the First Amendment,” Greaves said.
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The Satanic Temple’s event will be held within days of a prayer event hosted by Dillsburg Community Worship and Prayer.
