Gov Calls Iowa Capitol Satanic Display 'Objectionable'

Gov. Kim Reynolds is encouraging Iowans to pray over the Capitol building in response to a satanic display set up in the rotunda, which she called "absolutely objectionable." "Like many Iowans, I find the Satanic Temple’s display in the Capitol absolutely objectionable," Reynolds, a Republican, said in a statement Tuesday. "In a free society, the best response to objectionable speech is more speech, and I encourage all those of faith to join me today in praying over the Capitol and recognizing the Nativity scene that will be on display ― the true reason for the season." The Satanic Temple of Iowa received permission to erect an altar on the first floor of the Capitol building, alongside other more traditional Nativity displays that groups can apply to set up in the building each year.