Satanic Temple Of Detroit Case Study

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The Satanic Temple of Detroit wants to bring back its “snaketivity” display in response to a live nativity scene being planned on the lawn of the Michigan Capitol this Christmas season.
Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz’s supporters are planning to host a live nativity and hold caroling activities on the Michigan Capitol lawn on Dec. 12 and 13 to celebrate Christmas and bring families together. However, the Satanic Temple of Detroit will not allow one religion to dominate the holidays so the members are also hoping to once again put up its “snaketivity” display once again, according to MLive.
In addition, the temple will file an application to the Michigan Capital Commission to hold its own holiday ceremony on Dec. 19. Director Jex

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