Club flyer says Satanic Temple is a non-theistic religion and does ‘not attempt to convert children to any religious ideology’

Children had a “great time” at the first meeting of an after-school Satan club at a Tennessee elementary school this week, organizers said, despite dozens of protesters who condemned the meeting.

On Wednesday, the After School Satan Club (ASSC), a federally recognized non-profit organization and national after-school program, held its first meeting at Chimneyrock elementary school in Memphis.

A club flyer said that the Satanic Temple was a non-theistic religion that views Satan as “a literary figure who represents a metaphorical construct of rejecting tyranny and championing the human mind and spirit”.

“After School Satan Club does not attempt to convert children to any religious ideology. Instead, the Satanic Temple supports children to think for themselves. All After School Satan Clubs … emphasize a scientific, rationalist, non-superstitious world view,” it added.

Activities promoted by the club include science projects, community service projects, puzzles and games, nature activities, arts and crafts and snacks, the flyer said.

  • astral_avocado@lemm.eeEnglish
    18·
    10 months ago

    The fact that this troll of a name is forever working on conservatives is absolutely fucking hilarious to me

  • yngmnwntr@lemmy.mlEnglish
    13·
    10 months ago

    I know its not in good taste or the right message, but man would I love to see groups of Satanists outside churches making noise about taxation, separation, protecting pedophiles etc.

    • Lemminary@lemmy.worldEnglish
      6·
      10 months ago

      Please! Make them harass the church goers on their way in with signs asking them to reconsider their poor decisions. I bet they’ll really like that!