'Hail Satan' opening prayer at Alaska government meeting prompts walkouts, protest

BY OWEN DAUGHERTY - 06/20/19 10:31 PM EDT

Several attendees at a government meeting open to the public in Alaska walked out in protest after an opening prayer praised Satan.

The Associated Press reports the prayer, where a woman declared “Hail Satan,” was given by Satanic Temple member Iris Fontana, who won the right to open the meeting with an invocation of her choice.                                                                                                                                                                                     The controversial prayer Tuesday night started the meeting of the Kenai Peninsula Borough and prompted several attendees to exit.  To continue reading, click here