Satanic Temple unveils 7-foot goat-headed Baphomet statue for Oklahoma Capitol

[LadyHawkAZ]

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/01/06/satanic-temple-unveils-7-foot-goat-headed-baphomet-statue-for-oklahoma-capitol/

“The monument has been designed to reflect the views of Satanists in Oklahoma City and beyond. The statue will serve as a beacon calling for compassion and empathy among all living creatures. The statue will also have a functional purpose as a chair where people of all ages may sit on the lap of Satan for inspiration and contemplation,” spokesman Lucien Greaves explained.

The group offered to donate a monument last month, after State Rep. Mike Ritze (R-Broken Arrow) and conservative Christians were allowed to erect a Ten Commandments monument on the statehouse grounds.

Lawmakers in Oklahoma, however, have insisted that the Satanists should not be given the same treatment as Christians.

“This is a faith-based nation and a faith-based state,” Rep. Earl Sears (R-Bartlesville) said. “I think it is very offensive they would contemplate or even have this kind of conversation.”

[loli phabay]

1. lol, ab fab

[progressoid]

2. “I think it is very offensive"

Yeah, Earl, we have a similar feeling about you.

[icymist]

3. Awww. The statue of Satan has his clothes on!

[valerief]

20. All it needs is a pet dinosaur. nt

[riqster]

4. Brilliant. Hope they win and can erect it.

I believe another group wants to put up a Shiva statue.

[druidity33]

5. Actually they were thinking of Lord Hanuman. nt.

[riqster]

32. D'oh! Sorry, you are right.

[JI7]

6. a couple weeks ago they put some moratorium on these things

not sure if it changed.

[Matariki]

11. 'erect' is actually the very thing that Baphomet sculpture is missing!

[Demo_Chris]

7. And it doubles as a chair, so you can sit in Satan's unholy lap for inspiration. BWAHAHA!!! nt

[Arkana]

8. Ahahahahaha, I love it.

Right wingers getting owned by their own bullshit laws? Yes please.

[tblue37]

37. I am reminded of the state legislator in some Southern state who

introduced (and got passed!) a bill that mandated the teaching of religious texts in public schools--and then was shocked when Muslims wanted their scriptures taught, too. She said she only meant for Christian scriptures to be taught, but of course that would be unconstitutional!

It really ticks me off that so many lawmakers in this country are so darned ignorant about the law!

[d_r]

9. I am a Christian

and I think this group is a fake group just trying to make a point.

And I absolutely LOVE that they are doing it. I hope they keep pushing.

[Matariki]

10. Silly Satanists. Baphomet isn't Satan.

[on point]

12. Power to them. Force the repukes to understand WHY this is a secular state

[Laelth]

28. +1. n/t

-Laelth

[ScottyEss]

14. OK Republicans should welcome this statue.

After all, the stars on the GOP elephant logo is inverted to represent the satanic goat head.

[freethought]

15. Why a goat?

I've seen it many times, satanic symbols always seem to involve a goat. What's so satanic about a goat? Just playin' the dumb guy.

[Art_from_Ark]

22. I think it has something to do with the Book of Matthew

The Book of Matthew, Chapter 25

31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 He will put the sheep on his right and the goats on his left.

34 “Then the King will say to those on his right (that is, the sheep), ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’

37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’

40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

41 “Then he will say to those on his left (that is, the goats), ‘Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels. 42 For I was hungry and you gave me nothing to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me nothing to drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not invite me in, I needed clothes and you did not clothe me, I was sick and in prison and you did not look after me.’

[freethought]

24. Good Possibility!

Still, I find it weird.

[Laelth]

29. Nice catch. n/t

-Laelth

[jberryhill]

33. If this doesn't convince you....

[Shankapotomus]

16. I hope they succeed

in making a mockery of Rep. Sear's "faith-based nation."

[Rex]

17. I guess Old Scratch deserves a monument.

They should have made Lucifer in all his arch-angel glory into the statue. The goat headed Satan is so typical and boring.

[tanyev]

18. But that's the whole point, Rep. Sears.

Surely a faith-based state in a faith-based nation would want to celebrate ALL the faiths that its citizens embrace. Surely.

[OKNancy]

19. Interesting article about "Mr. Greaves"

http://www.vice.com/read/unmasking-lucien-greaves-aka-doug-mesner-leader-of-the-satanic-temple

[LadyHawkAZ]

21. Thank you

He seems to be pretty much as I had pictured.

[tomm2thumbs]

23. I hope they aren't left out of the public square -- which the Republicans cherish so much as freedom

[etherealtruth]

25. "X should not be given the same treatment as Christians. "

I have the feeling they really mean 'no-one" should receive the same treatment or have the same rights as Christians

[Laelth]

26. That's funny. n/t

-Laelth

[Eleanors38]

27. Damn goats are gettin' 'round lately.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

30. .

[RKP5637]

31. Yea! Seems fair to me! Go for it! n/t

[bluedigger]

34. I've been looking for a good reason to visit Oklahoma City!

(Not really)

[Cha]

35. How ironic.. I don't see much difference between

some "Christians" and "Satanists". Except the Satanists are more honest.

[jmowreader]

36. The Christians should welcome a statue of De Debbil

Christianity doesn't work without an evil counterparty.