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Opinion: Satanic Display Shows Power Of The Bible

Andrea Mantegna's Madonna della Vittoria, housed in the Louvre in Paris, includes a depiction of Adam, Eve and those tempting apples. Christophel Fine Art/UIG via Getty Images hide caption

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Opinion: Satanic Display Shows Power Of The Bible

NPR's Scott Simon reflects on The Satanic Temple display in the Illinois State Capitol.

Opinion: Satanic Display Shows Power Of The Bible

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Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays

According to the Illinois Secretary of State's office, the temple has the same rights as religious organizations when it comes to displays in the statehouse. Brian Mackey/NPR Illinois 91.9 UIS hide caption

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Satanic Sculpture Installed At Illinois Statehouse, Just In Time For The Holidays

There's a Nativity scene for Christmas, a menorah for Hanukkah, and something a little different: an arm holding an apple, with a snake coiled around it.

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