The Satanic Temple of Iowa says a statue depicting the pagan idol Baphomet, part of its controversial display in the Iowa Capitol, had been destroyed. “This morning, we were informed by authorities ...

The Satanic Temple of Iowa says a statue depicting the pagan idol Baphomet, part of its controversial display in the Iowa Capitol, had been destroyed. “This morning, we were informed by ...

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After a Mississippi man vandalized the Satanic Temple of Iowa’s holiday display inside the Iowa Capitol in December 2023, Benell requested communications and other documents about the display.