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70. Okla. imposes moratorium on Capitol monuments

Thu Dec 19, 2013, 06:25 PM

Dec 2013

Okla. imposes moratorium on Capitol monuments
| December 19, 2013 | Updated: December 19, 2013 4:06pm

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Following requests from Satanists, Hindus and animal lovers to erect displays at the Oklahoma Capitol, a panel overseeing the grounds has imposed a moratorium on new request for such monuments.

The Oklahoma Capitol Preservation Commission voted unanimously on Thursday to approve the ban until a court dispute over the current Ten Commandments monument is settled.

A group of New York-based Satanists indicated earlier this month plans to seek a monument at the state Capitol, saying Oklahoma opened the door when it allowed the Ten Commandments monument. That was followed by similar requests from a Hindu leader in Nevada and the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Commission Chairman Trait Thompson says Thursday's vote won't affect a state senator's plans to erect a privately funded Bill of Rights monument.

http://www.chron.com/news/us/article/Okla-imposes-moratorium-on-Capitol-monuments-5079055.php?cmpid=usw

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Satanists test Oklahoma�s religious freedoms by offering monument [View all] Galraedia Dec 2013 OP

Oh boy, JimboBillyBubbaBob Dec 2013 #1

OH NNOES!11!! SHARIA LAW!!!1111!! MinneapolisMatt Dec 2013 #2

Actually, I don't think Sharia would accommodate burnsei sensei Dec 2013 #5

I loled! nt PrestonLocke Dec 2013 #18

They never saw it coming... freshwest Dec 2013 #38

LOL, in fact it's a good idea but would be slightly better treestar Dec 2013 #60

that's not Satan it's Krampus! maxsolomon Dec 2013 #3

is that one of those loveable characters from German fairytales Voice for Peace Dec 2013 #53

satanists? never heard of them.. madrchsod Dec 2013 #4

I believe the devil is in the "within reason" details eggplant Dec 2013 #7

Pithily stated! +1 Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2013 #16

Lol good one TxDemChem Dec 2013 #43

I've known a few Satanists, and I think this is a great idea. burnsei sensei Dec 2013 #6

I've known a few but they were only into it for the shock value. Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2013 #39

This is always the correct response to creeping theistic government cthulu2016 Dec 2013 #8

So True. painesghost Dec 2013 #42

!!! 2naSalit Dec 2013 #9

Atheist here, I think this is great LOL Heather MC Dec 2013 #10

Me too. I'm originally from OK and find it TxDemChem Dec 2013 #44

I love stuff like this. The "Christian Only" crowd starts back-peddling faster... BlueJazz Dec 2013 #11

aren't Satanists Christians? KatyMan Dec 2013 #57

You DO have a point. BlueJazz Dec 2013 #64

Yeah they are. Sivafae Dec 2013 #65

The LaVeyan Satanists I've met are atheists who are fond of carnie theatricality cemaphonic Dec 2013 #67

Just use this argument Half-Century Man Dec 2013 #12

Nicene Creed psychopomp Dec 2013 #48

just read a bit, it seems related to lyrics Voice for Peace Dec 2013 #54

Seemed to me that Satan is part of the christian pantheon of divinity Half-Century Man Dec 2013 #61

The devil is in the details again. BlueStreak Dec 2013 #13

You infernal jokester jberryhill Dec 2013 #27

Yayyyyy!!!! I have been waiting for something like this to show just how kestrel91316 Dec 2013 #14

Waiting? No shortage of examples or points: Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2013 #17

I'm in! flying rabbit Dec 2013 #37

Really, me too! Ratty Dec 2013 #25

They all believe there is a Satan so it shouldn't be a problem for them. LiberalFighter Dec 2013 #15

Blaming stuff on Satan is their favorite way to avoid personal responsibility. Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2013 #19

Many, if not most, Democrats claim to be Christian psychopomp Dec 2013 #49

Where did I mention Democrats??????????????????????????????????????????????? LiberalFighter Dec 2013 #66

By referring to all Christians in your post, the "they" that you mention psychopomp Dec 2013 #69

Very reasonable of them. Feral Child Dec 2013 #20

If they are a real religion, more power to them! Kablooie Dec 2013 #21

You know it almost makes me a believer jberryhill Dec 2013 #28

They're not real cprise Dec 2013 #30

If their religion is to offend other religions, they are just as real as Westboro Baptist. nt Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2013 #32

Or as real as FSM. n/t cprise Dec 2013 #33

well just fine by me PatrynXX Dec 2013 #22

oh boy! 8 track mind Dec 2013 #23

LOL n/t RainDog Dec 2013 #24

What's next? Devil's Food Cake in schools? NBachers Dec 2013 #26

Best laugh I've had all day!! Manifestor_of_Light Dec 2013 #29

Wish they'd do the same with prayer in schools Myrina Dec 2013 #31

Agreed! painesghost Dec 2013 #34

are Satanists real? Voice for Peace Dec 2013 #35

Satanists are real. sakabatou Dec 2013 #36

They're usually Christians doing what they consider to be an ultimate "screw you". Spitfire of ATJ Dec 2013 #41

Makes perfect sense if you think about it Major Nikon Dec 2013 #40

Well when you say it like that ;) n/t painesghost Dec 2013 #46

Since the bible is divinely inspired, maybe most people got it backwards Major Nikon Dec 2013 #52

I'd love to see the look on Tom Coburn's face when they put a statue of Satan... painesghost Dec 2013 #63

The Church of Satan are atheists painesghost Dec 2013 #45

I vaugely remember having class with an actual Satanist Bradical79 Dec 2013 #58

Yes, they are real Bradical79 Dec 2013 #55

I went to their site and it's quite enlightened and interesting.. Voice for Peace Dec 2013 #56

tHIS IS AWESOME! LOL!!! Katashi_itto Dec 2013 #47

Another victory for our lord, The Prince of Darkness MrScorpio Dec 2013 #50

LOL. myrna minx Dec 2013 #51

Awesome. Ash_F Dec 2013 #59

Hail Satanists! Tom Ripley Dec 2013 #62

It Will Be Interesing to See How Rejecting The Proposed Monument... TomCADem Dec 2013 #68

Okla. imposes moratorium on Capitol monuments Judi Lynn Dec 2013 #70