"Satanic Temple Display at Iowa Capitol Sparks Controversy and Vandalism"
Dozens of members of the Satanic Temple of Iowa gathered at the state Capitol building in Des Moines for the closing ceremony of their controversial display, which had been vandalized by a former congressional candidate. Supporters from out of state also attended the ceremony to show their support for the Satanic Temple's right to freedom of expression. The ceremony included speeches emphasizing the importance of personal sovereignty and the separation of church and state. The Satanic Temple clarified that they do not worship Satan as an entity but rather advocate for religious freedom and freedom of speech.