The Satanic Temple of West Michigan invoked to start Tuesday’s Ottawa County Board of Commissioners meeting, marking a controversial moment in local government.
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A member of The Satanic Temple of West Michigan delivered the opening prayer at an Ottawa County commission meeting, sparking protests and chanting outside. The speaker, Luis Cypher, outlined the principles of his organization before the commissioners.
The Satanic Temple of West Michigan’s presence at an Ottawa County Board meeting ignited a protest, filling the foyer with demonstrators. Protesters chanted religious slogans and displayed signs against the group, an atheist organization that advocates for empathy and benevolence. Despite their lack of belief in Satan or God, The Satanic Temple sought to give the opening prayer to express religious freedom, following a policy change that allows pastors to speak on a first-come, first-served basis.
The Satanic Temple of West Michigan’s planned prayer at an Ottawa County board meeting has sparked controversy, with opponents urging attendees to engage in religious expression to counter the invocation.