Satan Club Holds First Meeting Amid Protests

Despite Controversy, Organizers Report Children Enjoyed Themselves at Tennessee Elementary School Event

The After School Satan Club, run by the Satanic Temple, held its first meeting at Chimneyrock Elementary School in Memphis, Tennessee, amid protests from community members and parents.
The Satanic Temple, a nontheistic religion, uses Satan as a symbol of rejecting tyrannical authority and fighting against injustice, and does not attempt to convert children to any religious ideology.
Activities promoted by the club include science projects, community service projects, puzzles and games, nature activities, arts and crafts, and snacks.
Despite the protests, organizers reported that the children who attended the first meeting enjoyed themselves.
Memphis-Shelby County Schools, which oversees Chimneyrock, stated that as a public school district, they are committed to upholding the principles of the First Amendment, which guarantees equal access to all non-profit organizations seeking to use their facilities after school hours.