Satanic Statue Briefly Takes Its Place Near Nativity Scene

Satanist holiday display near New Hampshire Nativity scene destroyed after apparent vandalism
Only the legs of the black mannequin remained upright, while the strewn head and torso were damaged. The entire display was removed Tuesday.
New Hampshire capital includes Satanic symbol as part of their holiday display ‘to avoid litigation’
Satanic Temple cofounder and spokesperson Lucien Greaves said the city of Concord is "acknowledging that they did not really have a choice but to follow the law."
Outside New Hampshire’s State Capitol, Satanic Statue Briefly Takes Its Place Near Nativity Scene in the Name of ‘Religious Pluralism’
The city of Concord calls the decision to allow the Satanic Temple’s statue to go up a ‘show of unity and religious pluralism.’
New Hampshire capital includes Satanists in Nativity scene ‘to avoid litigation’
Concord said “to avoid litigation,” they had to choose between banning all holiday displays installed or allowing the Satanist's monument.
Satanic Temple statue put near city Nativity scene as ‘show of unity’ in New Hampshire
A dark, horned figure with a goat’s head stands in front of the New Hampshire State House. It’s a holiday display installed by The Satanic Temple — near the city of Concord’s Nativity scene, according to the city’s Dec. 7 Facebook post.
The Satanic Temple unveils demonic statue near Nativity scene at New Hampshire state House
The Satanic Temple continues its annual holiday tradition of erecting satanic displays near Nativity scenes on government property by unveiling a statue of the demon Baphomet on the grounds of the
Satanic Temple installs holiday display on plaza in front of New Hampshire State House, near nativity
Concord city officials said they had to decide “whether to ban all holiday displays” and opted instead to grant a permit for the Satanic display “to avoid litigation.”
Satanic Temple monument joins nativity scene in N.H. to 'avoid litigation,' city says
"Just because we're not large in number, doesn't mean our beliefs are less important than any of the other religions represented here," The Satanic Temple Minister Vivian Kelly said.
Satanic Temple Holiday Statue Vandalized in Front of State House
Concord police are investigating two vandalism incidents to a permitted statue placed Saturday near the nativity scene on city property in front of the State House by the Satanic Temple Congregation for New Hampshire and Vermont.
Satanic Temple holiday display in New Hampshire toppled and damaged in apparent act of vandalism
While the mayor and others have criticized the display as intentionally provocative, proponents contend they aim to promote rational thought, not denigrate Christianity.
Satanic display outside New Hampshire State House draws controversy
New Hampshire's state capitol was forced to allow a Satanic "holiday display" under the threat of a free speech lawsuit before vandals tore it down. The Salem, Massachusetts-based Satanic Temple installed the display at the Concord City Hall Plaza across from the State House,
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Demonic statue outside NH State House destroyed within 48 hours: 'Santa wouldn't do this'
The demonic statue erected near a Nativity scene outside the New Hampshire State House in Concord last Saturday was destroyed ...
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Satanic statue vandalized in front of State House
Police are investigating vandalism to a permitted statue placed Saturday near the nativity scene on city property in front of ...