Satanic Temple Challenges Florida's Religious Chaplain Program

Members of The Satanic Temple seek inclusion as volunteer chaplains in response to Governor DeSantis's new law promoting religious involvement in schools.

• Governor Ron DeSantis signed a law allowing religious chaplains to volunteer in Florida schools, effective July 1.
• The Satanic Temple argues that the First Amendment supports their inclusion in the program, despite DeSantis's rejection.
• Lucien Greaves, co-founder of The Satanic Temple, has threatened legal action if their participation is denied.
• DeSantis claims Satanism is not a religion, sparking a constitutional debate on religious freedom.
• The new law aims to integrate more Christian values into public education, raising concerns about the separation of church and state.

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