This seems to be an interesting tactic, to counter the interference by some religious groups in medical decisions by the use of the same regulations that allow that interference. (They also campaign to have statues of Baphoment erected authorities have put up the 10 Commandments on state grounds, to highlight breach of church and state separation.)
By stating a ritual to be followed when having an abortion, IIUC, they can claim that any unnecessary requirements imposed by the state can be ignored as they would violate the freedom of expression of religion.
(Note, the Satanic Temple members do not believe in Satan or any other supernatural beings, they are, as I understand it, humanists using the protections afforded to religions by law to protect their own beliefs.)
By stating a ritual to be followed when having an abortion, IIUC, they can claim that any unnecessary requirements imposed by the state can be ignored as they would violate the freedom of expression of religion.
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As a federally-recognized religion, The Satanic Temple utilizes RFRA and the Hobby Lobby precedent to protect its members from unnecessary abortion regulations that inhibit their religious practices and force them to violate their deeply-held beliefs. The First Amendment and RFRA: The First Amendment’s Establishment Clause and Free Exercise Clause and several state Religious Freedom Restoration Acts (RFRA) “protects religious practices and beliefs from government interference.” State Law: State laws governing abortions commonly serve no medical purpose and do not result in better health outcomes. Therefore, they unlawfully hinder access to the Satanic abortion ritual. |
(Note, the Satanic Temple members do not believe in Satan or any other supernatural beings, they are, as I understand it, humanists using the protections afforded to religions by law to protect their own beliefs.)
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