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Indiana Lt. Gov. Calls School Band "Demonic," Stirring Controversy

April 29th, 2026

Indiana's lieutenant governor called a high school percussion show 'demonic' for using Carmen and Boléro. The band director answered with scripture. How do you evaluate an accusation of “demonic” activity?

Political & Religious Controversy 76 Comments

From Labubu to Lucifer: Is the Satanic Panic Back?

September 18th, 2025

The popular toy Labubu is being accused of being a vessel for possession by the demon Pazuzu, leading to mass exorcisms and even ritualistic burnings of Labubu dolls, calling to mind the Satanic Panic of the 1980s.

Political & Religious Controversy 51 Comments

“Hail Satan” Moment at Colorado Pride Parade Sparks Backlash

June 25th, 2025

Do Satanic messages belong at Pride? That’s the question residents of Colorado Springs are debating after an appearance by a group called Satanic Colorado at the city’s annual Pikes Peak Pride Parade.

Political & Religious Controversy 82 Comments

Satanic "Black Mass" Sparks Catholic Outrage In Kansas

March 12th, 2025

A Satanic group is planning a controversial Black Mass at the Kansas Capitol, sparking outrage from Catholic groups who call it a blasphemous mockery of their faith which shouldn't legally be allowed to occur.

Pagan & Wiccan 172 Comments

Florida School Advertises Christian Church, Turns Down Local Satanist

November 29th, 2024

After noticing Christian churches were advertising at public schools, one Florida Satanist requested his Satanic church be allowed to advertise too. After the school repeatedly said no, he sued.

Political & Religious Controversy 61 Comments

Satanic Ministers: Coming to a School Near You?

August 26th, 2024

A new policy will allow chaplains to serve as public school counselors. But proponents of the plan may have overlooked one crucial factor: if schools accept one type of faith leader, they must accept them all.

Political & Religious Controversy 100 Comments

Did the Olympics Opening Ceremony Mock Christianity?

July 29th, 2024

Was the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games a not-so-secret demonic ritual? Some evangelicals say yes, pointing to depictions of what they say are The Last Supper, imagery straight out of Revelation, and more.

Political & Religious Controversy 367 Comments

"Satanic," "Pro-Abortion" Statue Beheaded by Vandals at University of Houston

July 19th, 2024

Artists under attack? Accused of being "Satanic" and "pro-abortion," by evangelical critics, the statue "Witness" by artist Shahzia Sikander was beheaded at the University of Houston by a vandal in the dead of night.

Political & Religious Controversy 90 Comments

Satanic Holiday Display Destroyed, Beheaded in Iowa Capitol

December 18th, 2023

A holiday display of Baphomet in the Iowa capitol building was recently destroyed by a Christian man who says he found the display offensive. Now, debate is raging over how far freedom of speech and religion should go.

Political & Religious Controversy 167 Comments

Cloven Kicks? Some See Satan's Influence in New Reebok Shoe

October 20th, 2022

New Satanic shoes just dropped! A Christian group says that a new Reebok shoe with a bifurcated center is a subtle nod to Baphomet, the cloven-footed Satanic deity. Are they Satanic... or simply stylish?

Political & Religious Controversy 86 Comments

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