A monument from by The Satanic Temple of Chicago has been added to the Illinois Statehouse rotunda as part of its holiday display.
The monument consists of a 3-foot base with an extended arm holding an apple on top, with the words “Knowledge is the greatest gift” written on a plaque on the front of the base, according to the State Journal-Register.
The sculpture joins a nativity scene to commemorate Christmas and a menorah to celebrate Hanukkah in the statehouse rotunda.
The group applied to the secretary of state’s office to show the display and was approved.
The spokesman for the Illinois secretary of state told the news outlet that the Satanic group had the right just like any other group to put up its display since the rotunda is a public place.
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Satanic Temple sculpture placed at Illinois state house alongside Christmas and Hanukkah displays https://t.co/ewTptKYtvS pic.twitter.com/JBeClOqPAZ
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