Just kicking the tires before buying the car?

research them. It's interesting.

Making known such acts of discrimination on the basis of religion as happened in this story is a good thing, too. The Satanic Temple is definitely on the side of the angels (so to speak).

Definitely an interesting bunch who are doing good things.

There are seven fundamental tenets

So which one is really “satanic”? The fake Christian fundies or these folks? I’d say the former.

if she was?

such a Tee shirt. The airlines employee probably thought it was offensive, therefore inappropriate attire.

Does not mean they do them. "Chritians" lie about the activities of other religions and always have.

I would more uncomfortable sitting next to someone wearing a pro-Chrisitan or Pro-Jesus tee shirt since they are more likely to invade my space with their proselytizing. I grew up with evangelical "Christians" and as a group they have been the most unpleasant people I have ever had the misfortune to be around.

killing of house pets in the ceremony, that'd be a big "no no" with me.

See Post #2 which has a link to the Wikipedia article about the Satanic Temple - which is the organization that produces the tee shirt the woman was wearing.

Or go straight to the source:

Consider me educated

But the organizations that call themselves Satanists do not do those things. A lot of claims of what Satanists do have been invented by Christians looking for someone to persecute. Just look at what has been claimed about Jewish people over the centuries and the insance claims about the pizza place and Hillary Clinton.

to me in person-to-person settings. I'll just leave it at that.

Thanks for the link.

And animals are not killed it's a very unsatanic thing to kill animals.
The beasts of the field are sacred.

It's christians who seek to dominate and use the earth,
They say animals have no souls and are expendable. It's in their Bible.

what you shared - thank you.

If a place of business has a problem with what people have on their shirts, or whatever, they should post what the rules are....even if they are dumb rules that I disagree with.

Then, if somebody breaks one, or more, of the rules they should boot them out, and NOT apologize.

If they want to dictate their customers' behavior, they can switch to a subscription-only model. See how much money they make that way.

An airline isn't just an ordinary business. Every time they operate their planes, peoples' lives are on the line.

It's a different environment than just buying a product or service.

I'm willing to put up with an extra amount of bullcrap if it means the process runs more smoothly and safely.

I would find "Hail Satan" to be funny under almost any other circumstance, but I have to confess, I don't find it funny on an airplane.

I know I'm going to get flamed for this, but I don't care.

Flying is already stressful and sucky enough. Do we really need to wear confrontational clothing to make it worse?

Also, git off ma lawn!

And before you say "OK Boomer" I'm solidly Gen-X.

As someone pointed out, Satan is a fictional character, but I understand being uncomfortable with it I guess.

won't commit crimes in his name.


On edit: And yes, I know that the organization who makes the shirts don't believe in Satan either. But how do I know that the shirt is being worn ironically or if it really is someone who is off their rocker?

stress me out, but I thought that what is stressful was in the eye of the stressée not the stressor.

I am an extremely nervous flier. The first thing I do when I board a plane is tell the cabin crew, "Hi, I'm going to be your nervous flier today!" I don't need anyone adding to my stress.

If I saw someone in that shirt...no kidding, I'd want them to come sit by me. I'd find it calming because clearly here is a person who isn't ruffled by much.

However, that's me and my beliefs. I can see how it might disturb someone else.

But honestly, I don't think it's an airlines' place to pass judgment on clothing unless someone is wearing something that would interfere with another passenger's comfort or safety. Though frankly, I can't think of apparel that would violate the personal safety criteria. Comfort on the other hand? I once sat next to a woman who had on a HUGE hat with a monstrous brim and feather that took up the air space over both the seats on either side (she had the middle seat). Um, really? Where in the world did she think she was that this kind of hat would be a good idea? LOL!

And I AM a boomer and very OK with it.
And why the FUCK is it "confrontational"? Sheesh. This freedom of religion goes BOTH fucking ways.

but....to each his/her own I suppose

Christians have as much of a reputation for molesting/raping people and Satanists to for sacrificing pets/babies. Except unlike the bogus and thoroughly discredited "Satanic panic" of the 80s, clergy sexual abuse is real and well evidenced and, disturbingly, still ongoing.

Whether the answer is YES or NO, she/he should be FIRED. PERIOD!