Satanic Temple Set To Enter Florida School Curriculum After Exploiting Loophole In Bill Designed To Increase Religious Freedom

The bill cleared its final committee hearing earlier this week. A final Senate vote appears ready to take place, and if passed, the law will go into effect on July 1, just in time for the next school year.

The following report is by Gist Fest via MSN:

Since the recent House Bill 931 or Senate Bill 7044 was passed in Florida, religious groups have been clamoring to enter into schools, including the Satanic Temple. The bill was passed to allow more religious expressions in Florida public schools. But what does this mean for students and the community?

AUTHOR’S NOTE: The full text of the bill can be read here.

The Satanic Temple is a group recognized by the IRS as a tax-exempt religious organization that fights for religious freedom. They actively involve themselves in challenging rules or laws that allow religion into government or public sectors. They fight this course to promote fairness for all beliefs.

They have announced their interest in sending their volunteer chaplains to Florida schools. The Satanic Temple did not respond immediately to a request for comment from The Independent. However, one of its leaders told the Tallahassee Democrat that the group is prepared to assist children.

Any opportunity that exists for ministers or chaplains in the public sector must not discriminate based on religious affiliation. Our ministers look forward to participating in opportunities to do good in the community, including the opportunities created by this bill, right alongside the clergy of other religions.

Wrote The Satanic Temple’s director of ministry, who goes by Penemue Grigori, in an email.

According to its website, the religious group, despite its name, doesn’t believe in Satan. Instead, it promotes “effective and artful protest.” The Satanic Temple introduced the “After School Satan Clubs” as an alternative to faith-based school programs. These clubs offer science projects, community service initiatives, arts and crafts, puzzles, and games…