A "Satanic Revival" meeting was held in Baltimore, sparking protests by thousands of citizens

In the American city of Baltimore, a mass event called “Satanic Revival” took place, which gathered about 400 participants. Despite the organizers’ attempts to present their activity as a socio-political activity, the initiative caused serious public opposition: more than 23 thousand people signed a petition demanding to ban the meeting.

According to the news portal The Spokesman-Review, the participants of the event, many of whom adhered to gothic aesthetics, met in the Mobtown ballroom to listen to speeches by their leaders and live music. During the convention, speakers discussed the advancement of abortion rights, gender ideology and the experiences of people who identify as transgender. Representatives of the organization also mentioned their lawsuits against Christian monuments and campaigns for “bodily autonomy.”

The organizers officially stated that their association does not believe in the real existence of Satan or other supernatural forces. Instead, they use the image of the devil as a symbol of struggle against what they consider “arbitrary power.” According to them, the organization’s activities are aimed at promoting certain social values under a provocative umbrella.

Nevertheless, the event has faced harsh criticism from the public. The American Society for the Protection of Traditions organized an online petition, calling the convention “the embodiment of evil” that has no place in public space. The protest was supported by more than 23,000 people, expressing their opposition to holding similar events in Baltimore.