{"id":2056005,"date":"2023-10-04T21:02:02","date_gmt":"2023-10-05T01:02:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/satanists-turn-on-leader-over-transgenderism-after-he-takes-photo-with-ex-woke-atheist\/"},"modified":"2023-10-04T21:05:28","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T01:05:28","slug":"satanists-turn-on-leader-over-transgenderism-after-he-takes-photo-with-ex-woke-atheist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/satanists-turn-on-leader-over-transgenderism-after-he-takes-photo-with-ex-woke-atheist\/","title":{"rendered":"Satanists upset with leader after photo with &#8216;ex-woke&#8217; atheist."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fsatanists-turn-on-leader-over-transgenderism-after-he-takes-photo-with-ex-woke-atheist%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2056005&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The Satanic Temple Faces\u200c Backlash After\u200b Leader Poses with Atheist \u2063Critic \u2062of &#8220;Woke&#8221; LGBT Activism<\/h2>\n<p>The leader of \u200cThe Satanic Temple (TST) found himself\u2064 in hot water when his own followers turned against him after he shared a photo with an atheist who openly criticized &#8220;crazy woke&#8221; LGBT \u200dactivism.<\/p>\n<p>Lucien Greaves, co-founder of The\u2062 Satanic Temple, recently took a picture with atheist activist David Silverman, who describes himself as &#8220;ex-Left&#8221;\u200c and &#8220;ex-woke, but still left \u2062of center.&#8221; \u2063Silverman expressed his gratitude for\u2062 the tour Greaves gave him\u2064 and another person at The Satanic Temple, \u2063praising Greaves \u200cfor his activism.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Thanks to my friend <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LucienGreaves?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@LucienGreaves<\/a> \u2063 for a great tour for me and Kris <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CShellska?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@CShellska<\/a> at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/satanic_temple_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@satanic_temple_<\/a>! Great to see you \u2064again\u2063 and thanks as always for your\u2064 activism! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/uCYDI6cUEl\">pic.twitter.com\/uCYDI6cUEl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014\u2062 David Silverman\u2062 (@MrAtheistPants) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MrAtheistPants\/status\/1665739422791237632?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">June 5, 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Silverman, known for his skepticism of transgender ideology, often shares posts critical of \u2063transitioning children on his \u200bsocial \u200bmedia. In June,\u2064 he argued that expressing concerns about allowing transgender\u2064 individuals in women&#8217;s showers and protecting children from grooming is not &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/google-removes-gender-clinic-map-citing-harassment-violation\/\" title=\"Google Removes Gender Clinic Map, Citing \u2018Harassment\u2019 Violation\">anti trans<\/a>.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The \u2063photo of Silverman with Greaves immediately sparked controversy \u200band backlash. \u200dSilverman explained that people\u2062 hated on him without understanding \u2062the context, simply because he was an outsider \u200bwith differing opinions. This led to negative assumptions about Greaves for associating with him.<\/p>\n<p>Some members of The Satanic Temple demanded that Greaves apologize, relinquish\u200c his power, and publicly support transgender rights. The \u2062British faction of the Satanic Temple even voted \u2062to leave and\u2064 rebrand themselves as\u2064 Satanists \u2062in the\u200d Wilderness.<\/p>\n<p>Even the U.S. Satanic Temple&#8217;s \u200dSober Faction, known for its sobriety programs free from pseudoscience and superstition, disapproved of the\u200d photo and eventually split off, denouncing the leadership of TST as patriarchal and white supremacist.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy spilled over onto <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/the-new-acting-attorney-general-jeff-rosen-recently-wrote-an-essay-on-foreign-influence-in-us-elections-this-tells-us-a-little-about-his-knowledge-of-whats-going-on-today\/\" title=\"The New Acting Attorney General Jeff Rosen Recently Wrote an Essay on Foreign Influence in US Elections \u2013 This Tells Us A Little About His Knowledge of What\u2019s Going On Today\">social media platforms<\/a>, with one user accusing Greaves of \u200cposing with a transphobe \u2063and claiming it exposed the true nature of The Satanic Temple.<\/p>\n<p>Greaves responded to the criticism, dismissing it \u200bas a\u2064 &#8220;non-story&#8221; and emphasizing that his interactions\u2063 with individuals do not imply agreement with their opinions. He reaffirmed the focus on \u200dthe work being done within\u2062 TST to\u200d support its members \u200dand clarified his disagreement with Tucker Carlson&#8217;s worldview.<\/p>\n<p>Silverman also brushed off the criticism, stating that he \u2062has been a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/satanists-turn-on-leader-over-transgenderism-after-he-takes-photo-with-ex-woke-atheist\/\" title=\"Satanists upset with leader after photo with 'ex-woke' atheist.\">civil rights\u2063 activist supporting trans people<\/a> for 25 \u2064years. He expressed\u2063 his unconditional love for his trans child but\u2063 admitted to disagreeing with certain aspects of &#8220;crazy\u2062 woke shit.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Despite its provocative name, The \u2064Satanic Temple\u200c is actually\u2064 an atheist group aiming \u2062to challenge \u200dChristianity&#8217;s influence in American society. Last year, they sponsored &#8220;After School\u2063 Satan&#8221; clubs\u2063 as a response to Christian Good News Clubs in public\u2063 schools across the country.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILY WIRE APP<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> \u2064 How can The Satanic Temple address the concerns and disappointment \u200dexpressed by its members regarding the association with Silverman \u2062while still maintaining an inclusive \u2062and open environment for diverse opinions and perspectives<\/h2>\n<p><span>  This photo and the praise it received \u200dfrom Silverman did not\u200c sit well with some members\u2064 of The Satanic Temple, who expressed their disappointment\u2063 and anger\u200c on social media. Many\u200d argued\u200b that Silverman&#8217;s views on transgender issues\u2062 and his\u2062 criticism of &#8220;woke&#8221; LGBT activism were incompatible\u2063 with the values and principles of The Satanic Temple.<\/p>\n<p>The Satanic Temple \u2063is an organization that advocates for religious freedom and the separation of church and state. They\u200c have \u2064been involved in\u200c various\u200d legal battles, including challenging the placement of religious monuments on public property. They \u200cpromote\u2062 the idea of Satan as a symbol of rebellion\u200c against oppressive authority \u200dand champion\u200c individual autonomy and personal freedom.<\/p>\n<p>The backlash against \u2064Greaves stems from the perception among some members that by associating with \u200dSilverman, \u200dthe leader of \u200bThe Satanic \u200bTemple was condoning or endorsing views that contradicted the organization&#8217;s values and principles. This incident has led\u2063 to \u2064a broader debate\u2064 within the community about the limits \u200bof free \u200bexpression and the boundaries of activism.<\/p>\n<p>On one hand,\u2062 there\u200b are\u2062 those who argue that The Satanic Temple \u200cshould be\u2063 a platform for\u2063 diverse opinions and perspectives, even if they are controversial or\u200b unpopular. They believe that engaging in dialogue with individuals who hold different \u200bviews can lead to greater understanding and cooperation.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, there\u2064 are \u2062those who \u200dbelieve that The Satanic Temple should be\u200c more selective in its associations and\u2064 align strictly with individuals and groups that\u2062 share their core values and principles. They argue that by associating with someone who\u2063 criticizes and undermines\u2063 the goals of the LGBT \u2062community, The Satanic Temple risks alienating its\u2063 own members and\u2064 undermining its credibility as an advocate for social justice.<\/p>\n<p>The controversy\u200b surrounding this photo highlights the challenges faced\u2064 by any \u2062organization that seeks to\u200c promote inclusivity and diversity while also maintaining a coherent and consistent ideological position. It also <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/alabama-ag-ketanji-brown-jackson-wants-fundamental-redesign-of-criminal-justice-system\/\" title=\"Alabama AG: Ketanji Brown Jackson Wants 'Fundamental Redesign' of Criminal Justice System\">raises important questions<\/a> about the intersection \u200dof\u200c free speech, activism, and personal beliefs within the context of a collective movement.<\/p>\n<p>The Satanic Temple \u200bhas not officially responded to the backlash or addressed the concerns raised by its members. However, \u2064this incident serves as a\u200c reminder that even within seemingly \u2063like-minded communities, there can be significant differences of opinion and interpretation. As \u2062the organization continues \u2062to navigate these challenges, it\u2063 will need to find a balance\u2064 between \u200cremaining true to its principles and fostering\u2063 an inclusive and open \u200benvironment for its members.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>center.&#8221; The Satanic Temple&#8217;s leader, Lucien Greaves, faced backlash from his own followers when he shared a picture alongside atheist activist David Silverman. Silverman, known for his criticism of &#8220;crazy woke&#8221; LGBT activism, identifies as &#8220;ex-Left&#8221; and &#8220;ex-woke,&#8221; though he still aligns with left-leaning ideologies.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":107,"featured_media":2056006,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2056005","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056005","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/107"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2056005"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2056005\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2056006"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2056005"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2056005"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2056005"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}