Putin bans Satanism. The left cries. Enough said.
Vladimir Putin’s government officially banned the Satanic Temple from operating in Russia. Predictably, leftist activists and Western media outlets are outraged. But what does their reaction reveal about their values and priorities?
The Ban Itself
Russia’s Ministry of Justice added the Satanic Temple to its list of extremist organisations. The Temple, known for promoting ritualistic “unbaptisms” and legal battles to display Satanic symbols in public institutions, is now banned nationwide.
The Left’s Reaction
Almost instantly, left-wing activists and journalists began criticising the ban. Their core argument? “Religious freedom” and “expression rights” are being violated. The irony is rich: the same voices who support silencing Christian values in schools and public spaces are now defending Satanism under the banner of freedom.
What This Reveals
When banning a group that openly identifies with Satan and mocks traditional moral frameworks becomes a cause for liberal outrage, it shows their fundamental principle: oppose Putin, no matter what the issue is. They are not defending Satanism out of theological conviction. They are defending it because it allows them to posture as morally superior while demonising their chosen enemy.
Beyond Russia
This episode reveals a broader cultural problem. The modern left often finds itself defending the indefensible – from child drag shows to Satanic rituals – simply because it fits their narrative of “progressive freedom”. In reality, it exposes a moral void where hatred for their political enemies outweighs any coherent ethical stance.
If your worldview leads you to defend the Satanic Temple purely because Putin banned it, it’s time to ask yourself a simple question: What exactly do you stand for?
