Satanic Temple opens 'religious' abortion clinic, promotes 'abortion ritual'

People attend a 'Satanic Ball' at SatanCon on April 28, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts. SatanCon, which is hosted by the Satanic Temple, claims to be the largest satanic gathering in history. Numerous activists groups protested outside of the sold out event. SatanCon will feature satanic rituals, entertainment and discussion panels. The Satanic Temple opposes bans on abortion. 

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By Samantha Kamman - Posted at The Christian Post:

Published October 14, 2024

The Satanic Temple opened a second telehealth abortion facility to provide what it describes as “religious abortion services,” and sees the killing of pre-born babies as part of its “destruction ritual.”

Despite its name, TST is not affiliated with the Church of Satan, an organization founded by Anton Szandor LaVey in the 1960s. TST also has its headquarters in Salem, Massachusetts, where it holds two virtual satanic Temple services each week.

TST announced in a press release provided to The Christian Post that its new 24/7 telehealth abortion facility, “Right to Your Life Satanic Abortion Clinic,” will open in Virginia. Women will be charged a fee to obtain abortion-inducing drugs, but the group claims it will help pay for some travel-related expenses.

In a TST document shared with CP, the group claims that abortion is part of its "destruction ritual that serves as a protective rite."

The document adds that preparations for the ritual include reading or listening to the stories of people who advocated for legal abortion to "subdue any stigmas" one might feel.

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See also:

• Abortion Rites by Kendra (Wilcox) Thomas (christian-heritage-news.com)