Hundreds of statues of historical and religious significance have been toppled across the United States in recent years. Government officials have often rewarded the iconoclasts they are responsible for, rather than stopping them, at least when they themselves are not directly responsible.
But this week it became clear that those in power still hold some things sacrosanct, including abortion clinics and satanic idols.
Within hours of a federal court convicting six more pro-life activists for peacefully demonstrating inside a notorious late-term abortion clinic, Christian Navy veteran Michael Cassidy was arrested on Tuesday in Iowa last year. He was charged with a hate crime for overturning a diabolical statute at the state Capitol.
Polk County Prosecutor’s Office
shown The decision to upgrade Cassidy’s previous misdemeanor charge to a class D felony was made after he admitted that he “destroyed a building because of the victim’s religion,” the complaint said.
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The Satanic Temple is an anti-Christian left-wing organization that distributes satanic literature to children.
defended LGBT agenda. worked hard to ensure that her mother could legally kill her unborn child.religious abortion ritual“; performed a public “unbaptism.” erected several statues There are demons on public land.and performed a demonization ritual protested the canonization of the Catholic Spanish priest Junípero Serra.
Blaze News previously reported that a few weeks before Christmas, the Satanic Temple set up a Satanic altar on the first floor of the Iowa State Capitol, complete with a cloaked statue resembling a ram-headed Baphomet holding a red pentagram. It was reported that.
Baphomet has long been associated with satanism and the occult. However, it seems to have begun as a disdain for the Islamic faith.
UCLA Professor Zrinka Stafljak shown “Baphomet” was originally a French corruption of the name Mohammed.British historian Peter Partner was suggested Additionally, the Knights Templar, who had successfully retaken territory once occupied by Islamic armies, were accused by the Inquisition of worshiping Baphomet as part of a supposed slander case in the 14th century.
Lucien Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said the statue of the devil had anti-Islamic significance and that the installation had been linked to anti-Christian groups.
7 basic principleswhich also includes “freedom to offend.”
Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) faced significant pressure to remove the statue.between reynolds
Admitted Calling the satanic altar “disgusting,” she called on critics to join in prayer at the Capitol instead of destroying it.
State Rep. John Dunwell (R), a Christian minister, outlined why this is the best response, saying that the Satanic Temple “filed a petition for the exhibit in August, which was approved with some modifications.” It pointed out.
Dunwell said the exhibit “glorifies the evil influences we oppose” but was still legal.
Greaves, co-founder of the Satanic Temple, said: “Even those who don’t agree with the symbolism behind our values, whether they know what those values are or not. I hope you understand.” [are] If not, they will at least realize that allowing the government to choose the form of religious expression is certainly a greater evil. ”
Baphomet’s beheading
Prayerful Michael Cassidy of Lauderdale, Mississippi, apparently thought it wouldn’t be a bad idea to shatter the satanic display.
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post Blaze News columnist Orron McIntyre said, “A regular reminder that the religious right has been right about everything,” and on Dec. 14, 2023, Cassidy stormed into the Iowa State Capitol, carrying Baphomet. He cut off the statue’s head.
Adding insult to symbolic injury, he threw the sheep’s head into a trash can.
“When I saw this blasphemous statue, I was furious. My conscience is tied to the word of God, not the dictates of bureaucrats, so I acted,” Cassidy said.
Said said in an interview with the Sentinel.
Cassidy, a former F/A-18 Hornet pilot who served on the USS George Washington, turned himself in to police without incident after he was decapitated. He was then charged with fourth-degree criminal mischief, a misdemeanor.
“The world may tell Christians to meekly accept the canonization of Satan, but none of the Founding Fathers wanted the government to sanction a Satanic altar inside the Capitol, which is protected by the First Amendment. I wouldn’t have thought about it,” Cassidy said.
Said Sentinel. “Anti-Christian values have steadily become mainstream in recent decades, and Christians have largely acted like frogs in the proverbial boiling pot.”
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Said “This morning, we were informed by authorities that the Baphomet statue that was part of our holiday display has been irreparably destroyed… [J]Ustis is being pursued in the right way through legal means. Solve and solidify! Happy holidays! Praise the devil! ”
good deeds go unpunished
The Polk County Attorney’s Office said Tuesday that based on Cassidy’s statements to both law enforcement and the general public, the property was arrested for its anti-Christian nature, or what prosecutors called “the victim’s religion.” The company announced that it had been destroyed and its contents had been strengthened. The original charge was “third-degree criminal violation of personal rights, a class D felony.”
Iowa Code Section 729A.2. ”
The attorney’s office suggested the cost to replace or repair the devilish equipment would be between $750 and $1,500.
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shown Meanwhile, the extremist group estimated that replacing the statue would cost $3,000.
The law firm also called for a “fair and just resolution of all cases so that prosecutors continue to apply the law equally to everyone, regardless of religion, race, sexual orientation, or economic status.” He emphasized that
Cassidy will be arraigned on February 15th.
Raised over $85,700 for his legal defense to date.
The Register noted that the Navy veteran’s attorney, Sarah Pasquale, declined to comment on the new charges Tuesday.
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