Satanic Temple's Baphomet Statue Near New Hampshire Statehouse Vandalized

The display, intended to promote religious pluralism, was destroyed days after being installed alongside a Nativity scene.

The Satanic Temple's Baphomet statue was placed near a Nativity scene outside the New Hampshire Statehouse to represent religious diversity.
The statue was vandalized between Sunday morning and Monday afternoon, with its torso and head destroyed and its tenets tablet damaged.
City officials allowed the display to avoid potential litigation, citing First Amendment protections for religious expression.
Democratic State Representative Ellen Read supported the display, stating it symbolized inclusivity and was not intended to offend Christians.
Concord's mayor criticized the display, suggesting it was more about promoting an anti-religious agenda than fostering equity.