Controversy Surrounding Satanic Temple's After School Club at MSCS Elementary

Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS) held a press conference to address concerns over the upcoming launch of an "After School Satan Club" at Chimneyrock Elementary School. The club, launched by The Satanic Temple, has caused disapproval among faith-based leaders and parents. MSCS leaders stated that while they will uphold freedom of speech, they will also prioritize the well-being of students. The Satanic Temple claims their right to be at the school is protected by a 2001 Supreme Court ruling. Some pastors believe this is a plot for financial gain, as the organization has recently settled with a school district in Pennsylvania for $200,000. The Satanic Temple emphasizes that they do not attempt to convert children to any religious ideology and view Satan as a metaphorical construct.