Located in the heart of Frederick, Maryland, The Satanic Temple upholds each of the seven tenets with wisdom and compassion.

In November of 2024, one of our members saw a need for an alternative to the rising tide of religious theocracies cropping up in town and took the plunge to begin forming a community of individuals who would adhere to these same tenets.

Still in its fledgling stages, the Frederick location of The Satanic Temple welcomes all who would come with open hearts and open minds to embrace the following tenets:

FUNDAMENTAL TENETS

I

One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason.

II

The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions.

III

One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone.

IV

The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one's own.

V

Beliefs should conform to one's best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one's beliefs.

VI

People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one's best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused.

VII

Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word.

If these principles resonate with you, we encourage you to seek out more information from the main organization listed on the links page, or for local folks- emailing us at satanistfrederickmd@gmail.com

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