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2023-12-13 21:19:40 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: E4D9F84254EC23FBF1359C4A78D8D42C0066CDB0F890454631DF5BD961E5E8B3
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The Satanic Temple sought Religious status after Trump signed a religious freedom executive order in 2017. The IRS granted them religious exemption status in 2019. The Iowa State Dept. Of Administrative Services approves all displays and must allow all displays or none. https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamesfarrell/2023/12/13/why-a-satanic-holiday-display-at-the-iowa-capitol-building-has-been-allowed-to-stay-up-despite-backlash/
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