Oklahoma Satanists want to erect a monument to Satan, claiming that they are entitled to equal time with Christians. The monument will be tasteful – at least to Satanists – and will portray the “historic/literary Satan”. Here’s a “literary” version of Satan in the Ninth Circle of Hell from Dante’s Inferno, although I doubt that that is what they have in mind. They may settle on the historical interpretation instead: a snake.

For children, there will be an interactive display: push a button to see an animated depiction of Satanic child ritual abuse, perhaps.

Such is the price of indiscriminate religious equality.

From here:

“We believe that all monuments should be in good taste and consistent with community standards,” Greaves wrote in letter to state officials. “Our proposed monument, as an homage to the historic/literary Satan, will certainly abide by these guidelines.”

Greaves said one potential design involves a pentagram, a satanic symbol, while another is meant to be an interactive display for children. He said he expects the monument, if approved by Oklahoma officials, would cost about $20,000.