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Pennsylvania school district officials allow the Satanic Temple to host back-to-school events at high schools.
Northern York County School District administrators allow Satanic Temple to host events at Northern High School in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania. According to FOX 43, the event is Back to School Night at the After School Satan Club.
The group attempted to establish an after-school Satan club at a school in the district in April, according to reports, but the effort was rejected by the board of education at the time.
Parents and local residents were outraged by the proposed group’s attempts to enter the school district.
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Perry County resident Jennifer McAllister said in April that the idea was “crazy.”
“They’re already trying to kick God out of school and embrace Satan. It’s just madness,” McAllister said.
Satanic Temple co-founder Lucien Graves said the group is looking for “other religious representatives.”
“We don’t condemn or hold a grudge against anyone who has a prayer event or anything like that,” Greaves said. If we don’t allow religious expression, that’s a problem, a serious problem.”
He added that parents should consider the event in terms of the First Amendment.
“We are talking about supporting the fundamental pillars of democracy and the First Amendment.
The event is held several days after a night of prayer hosted by the Dillsburg Community of Worship and Prayer.
The Northern York County School District told media outlets it does not endorse the work of outside organizations, but said it allows organizations to rent its facilities.
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The Satanic Temple has attempted to establish after-school Satanic Clubs in schools across the country that operate religious clubs on campus.
In May, the Satanic Temple attempted to establish a presence at Guildford County Schools in North Carolina.
Protest organizer Tempe Moore said, “It’s kind of a rally to say, ‘We here in Greensboro don’t want this at school.’ It’s not the time, it’s the time to make our voices heard.”
The After-School Satan Club website states that the group will meet at “selected” public schools where “good news clubs and other religious clubs meet,” and that the club will “select the desired community members. Established by request.” to see the programs offered. “
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The club says it has “no interest in proselytizing children to Satanism”.
“Trained educators provide opportunities for activities and learning in which students are free to participate or choose to explore other interests that may be supported by available resources. The environment is open and welcomes parent/guardian participation,” says their website. .
“After School Satan Club”[s]According to the website, it is necessary in some schools to provide a “contrasting balance” in after-school activities.