Auckland reverend blesses 'Satanic' campaign to buy warm clothes for needy in New Zealand

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http://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/news/article.cfm?c_id=1&objectid=11825832

A "Satanic" campaign to buy warm clothes for disadvantaged people has been blessed by an Auckland reverend, while drawing the ire of Family First.

Satanic New Zealand has launched a "Soles for Satan" Givealittle page to "buy new socks, hats, and warm clothing for homeless shelters and children living in poverty".

Co-founder Frankie Astro Seven Vegas said the group aimed to challenge religious authority while encouraging public good.


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He said Satanists often had "humanistic" views, and he urged people to be open-minded.

"I would encourage people, rather than embracing this in anger, to actually look at where the common ground is and applaud what the group are trying to do.

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1. Satanic group saving soles

https://www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin/satanic-group-saving-soles

A Dunedin satanic organisation's campaign to collect warm clothes for disadvantaged people across New Zealand is being welcomed by some and leaving others hot under the collar.
Satanic New Zealand recently launched a ''Soles for Satan'' online page, which aims to buy new socks, hats, and warm clothing for people in homeless shelters and children living in poverty.

Organisation co-founder Frankie Vegas, of Dunedin, said poverty was a major issue in New Zealand and it was important people supported the fight against it.

''We just want to use what little influence we have, to help the community around us.''

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Family First director Bob McCoskrie was scathing of the idea. He said it was no different from a good cause promoted by gangs.

All clothes collected would be donated to KidsCan, Women's Refuge and homeless shelters.

[beam me up scottie]

2. I know a few Satanists and they're all good liberals.

The Christian right is full of hypocrites who constantly vilify the 'other' yet scream OPPRESSION when someone accuses them of bigotry. Because they're the real victims.