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Satanists not welcome in schools but 'welcome to go to hell' says state superintendent
Oklahoma Superintendent Ryan Walters took a dig at The Satanic Temple (TST) on Wednesday after the organization said they would place ministers in public schools if Senate Bill (SB) 36 becomes law.
“In Oklahoma, we have conservative values. President Joe Biden and the National Education Association want Christianity out of the classroom and are advocating for our kids to have zero morality and faith,” Walters told Fox News Digital in a statement.
“Let me be crystal clear: Satanists are not welcome in Oklahoma schools, but they are welcome to go to hell,” the Republican superintendent said.
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State Superintendent Ryan Walters says Satanists are not welcome in schools, “but they are welcome to go to hell.” (Photo by Joseph Prezioso / AFP)
Walters’ comments come as Oklahoma’s House passed SB 36, which would allow volunteer chaplains in schools. If it becomes law, it would permit volunteer chaplains in public schools but require districts to conduct background checks, barring those with a criminal history, including sex offenders or felons. Chaplains can also be dismissed for child abuse, negligence or moral misconduct.
TST is already preparing to deploy its “ministers” in public schools if it becomes law, the organization said in a statement.
“While we would prefer states to invest in professional counselors over unlicensed religious support for students, we are prepared to adapt to these legislative conditions,” Rachel Chambliss, TST’s executive director, said. “We are committed to offering compassionate guidance to students who come to us so that we can help make positive changes in their lives by listening to their needs and providing support.”
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Oklahoma is considering SB 36. (Granite School District)
If the bill passes in the Senate, it would take effect on Nov. 1. TST also recently challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to a debate on religious freedom after the governor singled out satanists by saying they were not allowed to participate in a new chaplain program, similar to Oklahoma’s, signed into law last month.
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Lucien Greaves, a co-founder and spokesman for The Satanic Temple, told Fox News Digital that the group started the after-school program as an alternative to other religious groups that were “proselytizing” to children. (Josh Reynolds for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
“Some have said that if you do a school chaplain program, that, somehow, you’re going to have satanists running around in all our schools. We’re not playing those games in Florida,” DeSantis said. “That is not a religion. That is not qualified to be able to participate in this. So, we’re going to be using common sense when it comes to this. You don’t have to worry about it.”
TST threatened to sue the state if any of its members were banned from serving as chaplains in the program.
Co-founder of the group, Lucien Greaves, previously told Fox News Digital the legislation indicates DeSantis is unaware of how the law works and unaware that the bill he signed into law “does in fact allow Satanic chaplains in schools.”
Fox News’ Greg Wehner contributed to this report.
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Wife of rodeo star Spencer Wright shares tragic update on three-year-old son Levi after river accident
Kallie Wright, wife of rodeo star Spencer Wright, shared a heartbreaking update on their three-year-old son, Levi, who is in critical condition after an accident in the Utah River.
Levi nearly drowned and was feared brain-dead after he fell off a toy tractor into the river on Tuesday. Though he woke up briefly on Friday, the boy’s mother said on Friday the family is “shattered” after seeing the MRI result.
“The MRI wasn’t good, we’re shattered but it is just images that suggest a certain quality of life,” wrote Kallie Wright, who has been posting updates about her son on Facebook. “Our real teller of all will be what Levi does over the course of a few days.”
Levi was admitted to Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City after his accident on Tuesday. Although the MRI results appeared discouraging, there were signs of progress earlier that gave the family hope.
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Spencer Wright, 33, is ranked No. 40 in the world in saddle bronc riding. His three-year-old son Levi remains in critical condition after falling into the Utah River on his tractor. (STACIE SCOTT/THE DESERET NEWS VIA AP)
Family friend Mindy Clark, who has also posted updates about the boy on social media, shared Friday that Levi’s EEG monitor showed brain activity when he heard his sister’s voice telling him “how she was hoping he’d get better and couldn’t wait for him to come home.” The monitor also reacted when the family played him dinosaur sounds from one of his favorite books and when his mother kissed him, Clark said.
Wright asked for prayers as the family continues to seek the best medical opinions and care for Levi.
“Please continue to pray! I’m not giving up on my baby just yet,” she wrote. “I’m working on getting any and all neurologists or other educated professionals with expertise in this area who are willing to view his MRI. Then just seeing what my strong boys does in the next few days. You might not hear from me for a few days, we are going to focus on our Beans!”
Levi was playing outside his family’s Beaver County home on Tuesday when his mother briefly went inside. By the time she returned, the toddler was nowhere to be found.
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Spencer Wright competes on the Saddle Bronc Riding BP Super Series I, Round 2 during the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Wednesday, March 5, 2014, in Houston. (Marie D. De Jesus/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
“I need everyone in Beaver to come to my house and help find my son in the water,” she posted on Facebook during the search.
Although they didn’t disclose the child’s name, the Beaver County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a statement that it had received a call about a boy who had fallen into the river off a toy tractor around 6 p.m. that day. He was found unconscious in the water about a mile downstream, Clark told KUTV.
“[Kallie] saw his little tractor overturned and immediately dialed 911 and jumped into the water to find him,” Clark told KUTV. “We don’t know how long he had been in the water, but he had been carried quite a ways.”
Initially, the family’s outlook was grim, but testing performed Wednesday began to lift their hopes.
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Stetson Wright, Jesse Wright, Ryder Wright, Rusty Wright, Spencer Wright and Cody Wright pose onstage during the “Outside the Barrel” with Flint Rasmussen show during National Finals Rodeo’s Cowboy Christmas at the Las Vegas Convention Center on December 7, 2019, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Mindy Small/FilmMagic)
“Our doctor was a little taken aback by her exam as they came in the room to end care. She felt strongly that we needed to give him more time,” the family said Wednesday. “Now this doesn’t mean that in 12 hours we won’t be right back in the same position with him in my arms preparing for goodbye but it does mean we have time for a miracle…. Don’t give up on my boy just yet.”
Clark wrote that the family is “unbelievably humbled” by the love and prayers they’ve received since the child was injured.
The toddler’s father, 33-year-old Spencer Wright, is ranked No. 40 in the world in saddle bronc riding. He and his three brothers made history in 2014 when all four qualified for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. Wright ultimately won the championship.
The family was the subject of the book “The Last Cowboys” and has been featured on an episode of “60 Minutes.”
Earlier this year, Wright won the Rio Grande Livestock Show and Rodeo in Mercedes, Texas.
Fox News’ Christina Coulter contributed to this report.
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An arson investigation is underway after several cars were torched in Los Angeles’ Chinatown neighborhood overnight, police confirmed to KTLA.
Neighborhood residents who live between North Bunker Hill Avenue and Bartlett Street awoke at around 4:30 a.m. Sunday to flames engulfing several of their cars parked at the curb.
“I get outside and it’s like the world is on fire,” Daniel Finnerty told KTLA’s Rachel Menitoff. “The apocalypse is happening in my front yard.”
Residents who spoke with KTLA said it’s not uncommon to come across scenes like this, random and destructive fires, but this time someone was targeting people’s cars.
“You got a car down there in flames and then up a block, you just hear boom, and I assume it was a tire exploding,” Finnerty added. “It’s crazy stuff.”
Unfortunately, Cecelia Martinez’s family car went up in the blaze.
“My biggest fear was that the cars were going to explode because I had just put gas in my car,” she explained. “I don’t have a car right now. Yeah, insurance will pay, but what happens to all of the memories that we had in that car. It was our family car.”
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A burning car in L.A.’s Chinatown neighborhood on May 26, 2024. (viewer photo) -
Charred remains of car torched in L.A.’s Chinatown neighborhood on May 26, 2024. (KTLA) -
Charred remains of car torched in L.A.’s Chinatown neighborhood on May 26, 2024. (KTLA)
Thomas Conrad told KTLA that he believes the fires could be the work of someone living in a nearby homeless encampment.
“Here we go again,” he said when asked what he thought of the situation. “It’s a thrill to commit crimes knowing you probably won’t get caught and if you do, you get the proverbial slap on the wrist.”
Investigators with the Los Angeles Police Department spent time at the scene collecting evidence, saying arson was to blame for the charred destruction left behind.
“It’s not what they did,” Johana Martinez said. “It’s more about the car they took from us. It’s really going to hurt because they don’t know the sacrifices my parents made to actually get us that car that we were all comfortable in.”
Anyone with information about the fire is urged to contact LAPD. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the L.A. Regional Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-222-8477 or leave tips online at www.lacrimestoppers.org
There are so many places around the globe where you can soak in the magnificent views of a colorful sunset.
Santorini, Greece, and Key West, Florida, are just a couple places known for their unforgettable sunset displays.
If you find yourself in one of these places, or one of the others listed below, don’t skip out on finding a good spot to watch the sunset during your travels.
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The spots in this roundup are some of the many locations around the world that offer spectacular sunset views. (Giuseppe Cacace/AFP via Getty Images | Wang Dongzhen/Xinhua via Getty Images)
- Key West, Florida
- Agra, India
- Bali, Indonesia
- Cairo, Egypt
- Siem Reap, Cambodia
- Santorini, Greece
- Maui, Hawaii
- Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
- Uluru, Australia
- Dubai, UAE
1. Key West, Florida
Key West, Florida, is known for its sunsets. There’s even a nightly celebration to prove it.
The nightly sunset celebration in Key West takes place in Mallory Square. It’s an event that dates back to the 1960s, according to the Mallory Square website.
The celebration kicks off about two hours before sunset. You can often catch entertainment from musicians, magicians and more in Mallory Square leading up to the sunset.
Mallory Square in Key West, Florida, holds a nightly sunset celebration. (Getty Images)
There are plenty of spots to have a bite and do some shopping in Mallory Square while you wait for the sun to set.
2. Agra, India
The Taj Mahal is a popular tourist attraction in India.
There are many places to settle in and watch the sun set over the Taj Mahal.
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You could opt for a romantic boat ride on the Yamuna River or watch from Mehtab Bagh, a beautiful park in Agra.
You could also visit one of the many rooftop restaurants located close to the Taj Mahal for views you won’t soon forget.
3. Bali, Indonesia
Bali is a favorable spot for honeymooners with many luxury resorts lining sandy beaches.
When it comes to watching the sunset in Bali, you’re in luck because there are so many beautiful locations to view from.
Echo Beach is one popular spot among travelers to see the sunset. Here, you can lie on the beach as you watch the waves roll in as the sun goes down. La Plancha and Jimbaran Bay are also among the hot spots to watch the sunset in Bali.
There are various locations throughout Bali that provide visitors with an unforgettable sunset. (Sergi Reboredo/VW PICS/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)
Tanah Lot Temple and Uluwatu Temple are other spots where many gather to catch the sunset in Bali.
There are plenty of resorts, bars and restaurants in Bali that also offer spectacular sunset views.
4. Cairo, Egypt
If you’re watching the sunset in Egypt’s capital, Cairo, you must visit Al-Azhar Park.
The park is 72 acres, according to its website, and features plenty of scenic spots to watch the sunset.
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There are three different restaurants located in the park where you can grab something to eat while you’re there.
If you want a higher view, Cairo Tower is where you need to go. From here, you’ll be able to see the buildings making up the city, as well as the Nile and the ancient pyramids of Giza.
5. Siem Reap, Cambodia
Cambodia is full of beautiful beaches and ancient temples that are archaeological wonders.
Siem Reap offers gorgeous sunset views. Many try to catch the sunset at the Angkor Wat temple complex, which is said to be the largest religious monument in the world, according to History.com, spanning more than 400 acres.
Seeing the sunset at Angkor Wat is something you won’t want to miss on your trip. (Rob Ball/Getty Images)
Phnom Krom is another that people visit to catch the sunset in Cambodia.
6. Santorini, Greece
Santorini’s architecture of picturesque white-colored buildings with blue domes contributes to its beauty.
Watching the sun go down in Santorini is a moment for snapping a few pictures for sure.
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Consider the Castle of Oia or Akrotiri Lighthouse to watch the sunset in Santorini. Keep in mind that these are very popular tourist attractions, so they’re likely to be crowded during your visit.
Throughout your trip to Santorini, Greece, there are multiple places you can go to see the sunset. (Marcos del Mazo/LightRocket via Getty Images)
7. Maui, Hawaii
On a tropical trip to Maui, there are so many places to enjoy the sunset during your vacation.
Kapalua Bay is one spot in Maui where you are sure to see beautiful colors draped across the sky.
Other beaches in Maui where you can catch the sunset with your toes in the sand are Kāʻanapali, Mākena (Big Beach) and Keawakapu.
8. Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Seeing the sunset at Grand Canyon National Park is a unique experience. No matter where you are, you can catch a good glimpse of the sunset, although there are certain locations considered more favorable than others.
Mather Point is one spot where tourists flock to see the sunset from a spectacular viewing point, and there is also Yavapai Point and Hopi Point.
Many of the popular sunset spots in Grand Canyon National Park can be reached via a short shuttle ride. (George Rose/Getty Images)
Mather Point is very easy to get to as it’s the first stop on the westbound Kaibab Rim (Orange) bus route from the visitor center, according to the National Park Service website.
Just a short walk away is Yavapai Point.
If your intended destination is Hopi Point, you can take the shuttle, or you can walk the Rim Trail to get there, according to the National Park Service website, which is about a 2.5-mile hike.
9. Uluru, Australia
Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock, is a monolith, a large single stone, located in the Northern Territory. It is one of Australia’s most recognizable landmarks.
Many head to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park to catch the sunrise or sunset.
Experience the sunset at Uluru in Australia during your trip. (Palani Mohan/Getty Images)
The national park is about a five-hour drive from Alice Springs.
Keep in mind that the Uluru climb permanently closed in Oct. 2019, though there are still plenty of other spots for viewing the sunset.
10. Dubai, UAE
In Dubai, you have a lot of very different options for how you can experience the sunset.
If you want breathtaking views of the city, the best you’re going to get is at the top of the Burj Khalifa, the tallest structure in the world.
You could also choose a beach view by visiting Kite Beach or Sunset Beach. Additionally, you can watch the sunset while taking a boat cruise.
If you want to experience a sunset in the desert, that is also an option in Dubai on a scenic evening desert safari.
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