Florida Satanists volunteer to fill vacant counselor roles | Morning in America

Florida Satanists are volunteering to fill school counselor roles after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a law allowing religious chaplains into public schools amid staffing shortages. Back when DeSantis signed the bill in April, he described Satanism as “not a religion” and said its members would not be allowed to participate in the program.
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[@Debthouse]

Please stop introducing random adults into spaces with vulnerable persons, especially as volunteers with no actual accountability or proper vetting.

[@sari5045]

It’s hard to believe that every day, when you think shit can’t get any more insane, you wake up and it just keeps getting more f’ing weird and vile.

[@soulomine]

@@sari5045 no shit

[@elfritts9895]

It's gotten lot's worse since 2016 for some reason

[@mikeFolco]

The Satanic Temple is the most reasonable political organization in the USA.

[@HumanInstrumentalityProject]

Yeah, having America become the next Saudi Arabia is wild. Can’t have this country ran solely on one religion. Crazy to think that people forget that it’s the land of the free, not land of the christians white christ.

[@tgriffin3059]

Having Satanists around our children would indeed qualify as vile...but having the mainstream be too cowardly to shut it down is the truly disturbing part...Thank God for leaders of Mr. Desantis' caliber..

[@martianmartian7281]

Should also allow Buddhist monks and Muslim clerics to dill those seats as well

[@caseybrazell933]

You can't discriminate against religion in the United States. If you allow one religion, you have to allow all religions. And, NO Desantis, you do NOT get to be the deciding authority on whether a particular group's faith is a religion.

[@paulaelkins7618]

Yep! Knew this was coming.

[@IraRossD]

Can't wait. There are a lot of black people in Florida who are fine with counselors in this capacity, and will be shocked to discover random leftists with pentagrams pushing random progressivism on their kids through an edgy meme religion.

[@AFloridaSon]

This is the problem with trying to put religion back into schools.

[@doughughes5732]

Exactly. Who could have seen this coming.

[@somuchfortalent]

@@doughughes5732 Everyone but DeSantis 🤣

[@Well_possibly]

No, the problem is *most religions harm* in many ways and *religions are thrust upon people, violating their free will.* Do you know any Christian or M/slim parents that don't ingrain their religious beliefs in their children?

[@AFloridaSon]

@Well_possibly somewhere in your lineage someone taught you or your parents or your grandparents about Christianity. And look at you. Turns out that being ingrained isn't a real threat because God gives us free will and someone in your family chose to ignore it, so everyone can.

[@righteousbyfaithinChrist]

No this is the problem when you don't understand the Constitution.

[@amii.ny.929]

Never going back to Florida.

[@BETTERWORLDSGT]

What about Hindus, Buddhists, Muslims, Hare Krishnas, Rastafarians, Zoroastrians Sun worshippers and followers of Zeus?

[@AlexToussiehChannel]

What about them?

[@ebby_ebby]

And if Christian, which denomination: Catholic, Protestant, Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Pentecostal, Baptist, Southern Baptist, Quaker, C.O.G.I.C, Mormon? Or if Islam: Sunni, Shia, Nation of Islam?

[@scarlettt3234]

This country was founded on the invisible God of the Bible. The one true God. Whether one believes it or not, the truth still stands. Yeshua is the son of God and He is the only one you’ll be seeing when you leave this life! Not Buddha, Allah, Sun god, etc.

[@BrandonMichael-ub1vt]

Wtf is wrong with this planet?

[@steveb6386]

@@scarlettt3234 Then why does the Constitution specifically say the opposite?🤔

[@hildaharkin]

Chaplains in schools?? Whatever happened to separation of church and state???

[@IronskullGM]

What happened to the freedom of religion and free expression thereof?

[@somuchfortalent]

@@IronskullGM I'm glad you agree that Satanists are worthy volunteer counselors.

[@gordocojones]

@@IronskullGMnothing. Are you slow?

[@francismarion6400]

@@hildaharkin freedom of religion, not freedom from religion.

[@somuchfortalent]

@@francismarion6400 Can't have freedom of religion without freedom from other's religion.

[@steveb6386]

One of those be careful what you wish for/didn't think it through moments. Good for the goose, good for the gander. 😂😂😂

[@IraRossD]

Can't wait for progressives to expose who they are if they actually go through with this. It will be a wakeup call to a lot of black people.

[@2fuzy]

How he knew that this or some other challenge would occur and now he gets to fight the good fight in the eyes believers so either way he wins ....while I cannot read his mind but he either is a true believer of nonsense or a lying politician

[@tb1690]

This is what desantis wanted right, religion in schools?

[@francismarion6400]

@@tb1690 Is Satanism a religion?

[@tb1690]

@@francismarion6400The U.S. government recognizes the satanic temple as a church so unfortunately it doesn’t matter what desantis believes.

[@xforce3648]

@@francismarion6400Obviously

[@apangolin5746]

​@@francismarion6400legally yes, it is recognised as a legitimate religion so it can apply for this

[@AlexToussiehChannel]

They're going to sue, obviously

[@LMSH530]

Yep,

[@apangolin5746]

And most probably, win

[@VoteForBukele]

Why does Florida have schools?

[@2fuzy]

That is a very good question

[@ryancasey919]

I don’t know about everywhere else, but here, in Florida school is for indoctrination, not education.

[@scottwade7073]

Give them an inch they take a yard

[@jon2026]

Who? The Satanists or the Christians?

[@NalaRichenbach]

@@jon2026 Christians. What's good for one group MUST be good for others. fair is fair.

[@scottwade7073]

@@NalaRichenbach totally different

[@NalaRichenbach]

@@scottwade7073 No, it's not different. You worship whatever you want... that's your religion.

[@scottwade7073]

@@NalaRichenbach Jesus isn't a religion

[@nexpro6985]

Satanists know one thing. Satan does not exist.

[@PeterFnPorker]

That's exactly what satan wants you to think.

[@HaveADankDay]

@@PeterFnPorkerwrong. That’s literally what they think. They see satan as a symbol rather than a god.

[@PeterFnPorker]

@@HaveADankDay and that’s exactly what Satan wants you to think

[@francismarion6400]

​@@HaveADankDayA religious symbol?

[@handlesshouldntdefaulttonames]

@@francismarion6400 No, we don't worship Satan. We worship intelligence. Lives can't be lead by mythical deities. Go read the Satanic Manifesto, it sounds scary but it's not. If you're afraid of it, you're dumb.

[@user-zo6br6km2m]

How about keeping all religions, including Satanism, out of state? Ok, Satanism is a religion; since it's a religion, it must stay out of state affairs. There, the problem solved. Now, there's common ground for both sides to stand on-nice, even, common ground.

[@carlotulio3411]

Theology lends itself to any type of arbitrary interpretation. Just think about Christian religions and cults, there are enormous differences based on the interpretative key. This is why the state must be secular, otherwise it will only create confusion

[@nexpro6985]

Yep.

[@inboxnews]

Secularism is equivalent to Satanism. It's separation from God. That's Satan's goal.

[@francismarion6400]

The State is secular.

[@rachellandry3116]

don't blame (the concept of ) Christ for the crimes of the burgeoning masses...

[@kriegjaeger]

Because secular law isn't arbitrarily interpreted? See "hatespeech"

[@Nola50]

That's hilarious to me

[@conscientiousobjector5988]

So basically, he is violating the Constitution. It's not a game at all. This is precisely the reason why the 1st and 2nd Amendments exists. Why does America try so hard to get downvoted by practically everybody? I say abandon their trash dollar. Maybe that will teach them something. 👎

[@dee6975]

Allowing that kind of nonsense with condemned entire country immediately good on you to Sanchez on this one

[@jackiegarcia8462]

😅 🤢 the devil is not bowing down

[@om-nj2hw]

Why does he get to decide what is a legit religion? He is playing king. That's why we are supposed to keep public school and religion separate.

[@honkeykong9563]

If not Satanists, then Muslim Imaams?

[@IsPsychology-is4bv]

Quran 9:31 1Corinthians 14 26-32

[@supergreenruby]

Let him who hath understanding COUNT the number of the BEAST,for it is a number of a MAN,and his number is 666,yep,end times are upon us.

[@xpeditionoverland]

Leave the children ALONE!

[@itsjustme6632]

We've been telling priests that for years.

[@spacesoup6797]

im down

[@LauraSnow-in3nx]

Evil people in high places, don’t let them have those places in our government. So crazy!! So thankful for the FL governor!!

[@phishmi1]

DeSantis, putting all his attention toward political games rather than doing something for the people of Florida.

[@amerasiann4645]

I beg the differ! I am a FL resident, ask me anything about what he's done for us and I'll share it with yah!

[@DPoner]

I guarantee you the vast majority of taxpayers agree with him

[@phishmi1]

@@amerasiann4645 Going to war with Disney because again he tried to make a political stance on homosexuals. The states largest employer and tax payer. what a genius.

[@phishmi1]

@@DPoner Oh do you? So tell me what he has done to improve the life of Florida residence? Can't even insure your home can you?

[@adolfmcduck1265]

​@@phishmi1Can't insure you're house in California either. So what's your point?

[@homeschoolmom2384]

Get your children out of these schools.

[@doriancoreyscloset421]

Because banning literacy wasn't enough, right 😅

[@mariojrog9465]

No

[@sophiaduarte745]

Prayers for Salvation World wide.❤🙏📖🌎❤️

[@kelleygreengrass]

The religion of narcissism

[@nexpro6985]

@@kelleygreengrass MAGA?

[@kelleygreengrass]

@@nexpro6985 no. It's just literally what lavey Satanism is. Worship of self. I hate both candidates.

[@kelleygreengrass]

@@nexpro6985 no

[@QueenRoseFlower]

Thank-you Governor 🙏❤

[@mostlyvoid.partiallystars]

You know who doesn’t get to decide what a “real” religion is? DeSantis 😂😂😂😂

[@auburnt2009]

yeah except he's another wannabe dictator.

[@NalaRichenbach]

We need a separation of church and state.

[@auburnt2009]

yep but GOP Trump project 2025 don't believe in separation of church & state.

[@NalaRichenbach]

@@auburnt2009 That's their problem. Nobody is forcing any religion down my throat. I'm not concerned about it at all. There are other things that concern me far more than church and state. I want the border shut down. That's my concern.

[@mynthecooldude]

Freedom of religion for me but not for thee.

[@DebraHowardmyers]

So now they get to say what is and isn't a religion so then they can say what is and isnt allowed in

[@WalterHildahl]

Just say Hell No ! Stay away from our kids !!!!!!

[@weirdnewworld1736]

Santos about to get FAFOed

[@carlosalenduran4630]

Ron run run

[@rapidthrash1964]

Waiting for scientologists to sign up

[@price724]

Amen

[@joeysmith4650]

It's okay Desatan isn't a real Governor 😅

[@devinpeirce7152]

I love this 😂

[@theco-conspiriters]

Well there is the hand basket …

[@soulomine]

Seriously!?

[@somuchfortalent]

Yes. DeSantis opened the door.

[@soulomine]

@@somuchfortalent desatanist?

[@somuchfortalent]

@@soulomine maybe. could be a clever plan.

[@michaelfutch5634]

LOVE it!

[@careyh827]

Desantis is not a real human.

[@1LivelyRogue]

I’m betting DeSantis was one of those kids who thought “nannie nannie boo boo stick your head in doo doo” was a power move.

[@bruceirving5106]

Satanism is a RELIGION BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR RON

[@kasarnfla]

Haha😂😂😂😂. Everything he does backfires. According to the IRS, they are a religion. He will have to comply or get sued.

[@thatlittlevoice6354]

I bet not.

[@IraRossD]

When I find out there are Satanists at my school (with the thinly-veiled politics of Satanists) it will say more about them than it will about DeSantis. Counselors are fine. Only the left is taking it to an extreme.

[@francismarion6400]

I bet not either. Ron already beat the mouse.

[@christinet6336]

😂😂😂👏👏👏

[@somuchfortalent]

@@thatlittlevoice6354 How much do you want to bet, and where can I come to collect?

[@philrabe910]

So, the obvious question for Ivy League lawyer De Santis is what is the state definition of a religion, because I am sure the ST can find a way to qualify, maybe with something as simple as a name change. Because at the root of this bs is an unsupportable belief in gods and magic.

[@williamryder5021]

The root of this issue is separation of church and state 👏👏

[@williamryder5021]

They can see a Chaplin in religious private school 🤷‍♂️

[@williamryder5021]

Separation of church and state!

[@irygirl]

Clearly, DeSantis doesn't want to pay education professionals. That is the problem.

[@667SatansNeighbor]

Proud member of TST here... TST is just as equal of a religion as any one of the 200+ different made up christian flavors... Good job!

[@rickrichards9238]

Preach!

[@mdemartile]

How can you be a member of the church and nullify the reason the book was written in the first place?

[@rayray8687]

@@mdemartile: But which book though?

[@ArtificialanadoRecords]

@@mdemartile nobody needs a book. Being published isn't a prerequisite for belief.

[@panthira2240]

Is this a joke?

[@cat58732]

Why is this even a topic ? I thought it was one nation under God, right...but the reality is they took Him out of schools along time ago.

[@xforce3648]

Which God exactly? There can be multiple Gods according to some religions

[@cat58732]

@@xforce3648 The difference is knowing and having understanding. Religion is wide open and a relationship is personal...and His name is Jesus.

[@careyh827]

​@@cat58732biblethumpers are so arrogant.

[@cat58732]

@@careyh827 Ignorance will never be a virtue?

[@cocoknows]

Satanism isn't about Satan. It's just the name. People should learn about it and stop being foolish.

[@itsjustme6632]

Yes, it's not the boogie man they think it is.

[@BobSacamano666]

Satan killed far less people than god in the Bible

[@SusanKay-]

Lucifer was a beloved archangel before he was cast out!

[@landomilknhoney]

Deceived

[@jon2026]

Wait 'till the Muslim families demand prayer rooms in Florida schools.😄

[@williamryder5021]

Well it would be fair 🤣

[@jon2026]

Yep. DeSantis just open a can or worms.

[@johnbrowneyes7534]

He will never allow that. The point is to convert everyone to what the dictator says.

[@francismarion6400]

@jon2026 Yes and the girls don't attend school. They stay home and learn to cook, sew, and have babies.

[@keefmeister77]

This would work in California.

[@tootz1950]

Never, only the bible-belt.

[@chriscarlson8818]

only states exempt are the inbread hillbilly states

[@rickcaccia3152]

Very bad pushing guys....l It's bull

[@user-gu3cw4fz9k]

This is what Political Theatrics create. Maybe Mickey Mouse will also be a counselor.

[@francismarion6400]

@@user-gu3cw4fz9k Mickey got caught in his own trap. He died.

[@Saverinis]

Lmfaooo play stupid games and win stupid prizes !

[@Justme1234C]

He won't be allowed to counsel Christian kids. They aren't having it. Why not have contacted service where they get to choose who counsels their children. Give the a list of Chaplins to choose from.

[@Bern0529]

Chaplains around kids?!

[@gm7304]

Gene Simmons 👅

[@eden_aumakua]

LOL - DeSantis is going to be sorry for trying to push religion into schools.

[@shay5839]

No he won’t! The majority of parents aren’t going to allow satanists in their child’s school! Deal with it! 🙄

[@drganknstein]

Lol gfys

[@jon2026]

Now there's some Christian values for ya. Just wow.

[@drganknstein]

@jon2026 but it's OK for you people to paint you ideological symbols on road ways and charge people with felony for skidding on it. I think it's clear, the wicked are beginning to outnumber the good.

[@jon2026]

You're confused who the good people are. Jesus was the epitome of woke.

[@LucyMorningstar999]

Satanism, Christianity, different sides of the same coin.

[@williamryder5021]

Facts. Can't have satin without Christians

[@mdemartile]

False. While there is an eternity attached to each, one offers salvation, the other is eternal damnation.

[@reneefurrer2712]

Wrong

[@meowmeow4803]

@@mdemartile FALSE. one believes in salvation and eternal damnation, the other doesn't.

[@mrslizz387]

Yup weak people need something to keep them going

[@oxemediaTV]

Duh lol

[@vivianaknight3750]

Keep those demons away from children! 🙄🤦🏻‍♀️

[@om-nj2hw]

Yes the Christians are so scary horrible!

[@jon2026]

TST is operating per the 1st Ammendment. If you don't like it, then you're free to leave the country.

[@mrslizz387]

😂

[@christinet6336]

🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@somuchfortalent]

Good for them. I'm glad they want to get involved in their community.

[@Dean-o7u]

One of the greatest things about our country and our military is the freedom of and or from religion. The Army requires chaplains to learn about various religious rites to perform services for their soldiers. Satanism is a protected religion according to the United States government, so they have a legal right to challenge this and to see that their freedoms are protected the same as all the rest of the U.S. citizens religious freedoms are protected. Sorry if the governor of Florida likes some religions more than others. Maybe that's why religion and politics are usually kept separate. He opened this can of worms, now it's up to him to live up to the honorable standard the federal government and military have set, or play favorites of one over another. I hope he makes the choice for equality. (Btw, I'm neither a Florida citizen or a Satanist, but I believe both groups deserve to have their rights upheld.

[@ZekeyMimz14]

Hell NO! Keep the lizard demons TFO!

[@tootz1950]

I think that about all religion...so if you want one, you get all.

[@SuSpicious9748]

Freedom of Religion - To practice any religion, to not practice religion or be forced to against your will. Very well a good reason to keep CHURCH out of PUBLIC systems.

[@shelbynamels7948]

"Drink coffee and hail Satan" - On a personal note, I like the way this Xaver Walton comes across and presents the news. I predict great things for this young man.

[@Backpackfiles]

Greetings in the name of His Imperial Majesty Emperor Haile Selassie I! King of Kings, Lord of Lords,; Everliving, ever faithful, ever sure... JAH! RAS TAFARI!!!

[@landomilknhoney]

*mortal

[@Backpackfiles]

@@landomilknhoney And?

[@callamastia]

only fair.

[@jihanjude6634]

You can't pick and choose which religion a chaplain is from. And they are actually a religious group. I'm just saying, you get what you wish for if you want to violate the separation of church and state.

[@gm7304]

Ozzy 🦇

[@joycewedel9084]

The book of Revelations In the Bible warns of this happening. Don't let this ever happen!

[@jon2026]

The Constitution explicitly allows for this. You lose.

[@jon2026]

US Constitution > Bible Cope.

[@doriancoreyscloset421]

Interesting dichotomy. Two anachronistic transcripts created long ago that inadiquately govern the lives of people in the present pitted against one another 😅

[@kriegjaeger]

Quote where in the constitution this isn't allowed.

[@2fuzy]

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; ​@@kriegjaeger

[@kriegjaeger]

@@2fuzy Correct, congress isn't establishing a state religion and by allowing Chaplains neither are you prohibiting it. The chaplain isn't forcing you to be Christian.

[@2fuzy]

@@kriegjaeger they are if the place one believe system as valid and another as not and there in lies the rub and why it is best to just leave that sticky wicket unless you want government deciding what religion is valid

[@Citrusfruits50]

Stand ur ground Ron! 🙏🏻💪🏼

[@AJ7x7]

Doesn’t surprise me look at what they did in Ottawa county board of commissions in Michigan. You all nonbelievers are allowing this to happen due to your disbelief.

[@jon2026]

If you don't like the Constitution, then leave.

[@suzanneflowers2230]

A church worships God as defined in the Bible. Satan is not God, but a fallen demonic entity, as defined in the Bible. Period.

[@ArtificialanadoRecords]

Nope. That is your interpretation.

[@itsjustme6632]

Who killed more people in the Bible? It wasn't Satan.

[@Well_possibly]

The church has a false Bible, because it was intentionally written to contradict the Hebrew Bible and Judaism.

[@Well_possibly]

Hell is not part of Judaism or the Hebrew Bible; it was fraudulently put in your Bible. God creates evil, per the the Hebrew Bible.

[@Well_possibly]

Learn from Rabbis........Satan is a faithful servant of God's, getting God's OK before taking action. Look into the story of Job, etc.

[@rachellandry3116]

nope.

[@josephsterling264]

Freedom From Religion!!!In our schools...in government...

[@rickrichards9238]

Best of luck to the satanists! I’m rooting for you!

[@allaware1971]

He could just leave it up to the principal, and any principal who allows that could be easily judged as unfit for the job and replaced by one more fit for the position.

[@RJUSA]

Cult not church - period

[@jon2026]

Incorrect.

[@williamryder5021]

Separation of church and state!

[@gm7304]

Alice Cooper 🐍

[@johnsomn2148]

When you don't review ALL VIEWS,

[@sabrinab9991]

We need GOD not more of the worldly lunacy going on. It’s why this world is so mucked up right now. In fact, it was a household topic in my house early this morning.

[@jon2026]

Which God? There's literally thousands.

[@ArtificialanadoRecords]

Gfy

[@sabrinab9991]

There is, was, and always will be only GOD.

[@sabrinab9991]

I don’t have to, I have a husband.

[@williamryder5021]

We need to keep separation of church and state enforced is what we need

[@DirtyPlumbus]

Reap what you've sown Twinkletoes. 😂🤣👌

[@TrollFactsXP]

"the king of hell isn't so bad" -Satanists

[@colorbugoriginals4457]

I stand with the satanists 😅👍

[@forho2]

Their religion shouldn’t matter if they can complete the job successfully.

[@user-mw5qx5xv1k]

Florida is so over this guy 🙄🙄🙄

[@annabehrens296]

Goodness, I didn’t think I read the headline right but yes I did. Stay strong and don’t give in Governor

[@jon2026]

He has no choice.

[@ArtificialanadoRecords]

He doesn't have a choice. The US constitution supersedes state laws.

[@williamryder5021]

Separation of church and state being upheld would solve the whole thing real quick

[@francismarion6400]

@@ArtificialanadoRecords The Constitution doesn't ban religion from a classroom, courthouse, public sidewalk, or anywhere else. 😅

[@ArtificialanadoRecords]

@@francismarion6400 yeah, it does.

[@draculadd]

They don’t qualify as a religion? That’s nonsense and that’s discriminatory.

[@WhiteBear65-nk6zf]

Lmao...no god without satan...😈