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Residents clash over Satan‑branded student club at Michigan City Area Schools public forum
Summary
Dozens of residents urged the Michigan City Area Schools board to block an after‑school group styled as a ‘Satan’ club, citing religious and safety concerns; other speakers defended the group as an expression of religious freedom. The board said it cannot single out one club without risking civil‑rights violations and took no ban action.
Dozens of residents used the board’s public‑comment period to press the Michigan City Area Schools Board of Trustees to reject a student club styled as an ‘After School Satan’ club, while others defended it as a response to religious oppression.
Aaron Osminkarski told the board: “By their fruits, you will recognize them,” and asked what “fruit comes from the satanic temple,” saying the group’s online merchandise mocks Christianity and “undermines local laws.” Other speakers raised sharply different concerns: Johannes Pularg warned the club could import criminal activity, asking what the club meant by the word “wrath.” Pam Bailey called…
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