Seeing SO many great new faces here, I thought it would be a grand time to lead off our first update in FAR too long with some GREAT news for the Satanic Community and frankly, humanity in general.

The Satanic Temple is moving forward with becoming a federally recognized religious organization.

Many persons within TST, from members of the NC on down to the card-carrying folkes in the trenches, have mulled over this question for years. "Is it right to accept tax exempt status as a religion, particularly when such a thing is what we have long argued against?" Finally, reaching their decision gate, TST has moved on the issue.

https://www.patheos.com/blogs/infer.....exempt-church/

This is BIG news and I know I could not be happier about it.

Again, I realize many will have reservations on the issue but please, consider it from this perspective. The benefits this will provide moving forward are almost impossible to overstate.

The simple fact that TST will soon be able to ordain ministers, that alone is going to radically alter the face of culture in America. You may live in a small town or simply one with a very strong evangelical presence which impedes upon the freedoms of the community. As a ordained priest or priestess of Stan, you would now be able to offer your community wedding services, counseling, hospital visitation and advisement rites- the list goes on for longer than the "SOLVE/COAGULA" tattoos on my arms.

This is a great day and I am overjoyed that you all are on board to be a part of it.

Hail Satan.

-AFB