Christians show satanists God's love at massive 'SatanCon' gathering — here's what happened

By Billy Hallowell, Contributor Tuesday, May 09, 2023

Members of a Christian group hold a demonstration outside of a Boston hotel where the Satanic Temple is holding SatanCon, which they claim as the largest satanic gathering in history on April 28, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts. Numerous Christian activists groups protested outside of the sold out event. — Members of a Christian group hold a demonstration outside of a Boston hotel where the Satanic Temple is holding SatanCon, which they claim as the largest satanic gathering in history on April 28, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts. Numerous Christian activists groups protested outside of the sold out event. | Spencer Platt/Getty Images

Satanists descended upon Boston, Massachusetts, late last month for "SatanCon 2023," a massive gathering featuring devilish imagery and seemingly progressive political platforms.

Protests unsurprisingly erupted around the much-publicized event, though something else also unfolded: some Christians strategically walked around, interacted with attendees and others who had gathered, and shared God's love.

People attend a 'Satanic Ball' at SatanCon on April 28, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts. SatanCon, which is hosted by the Satanic Temple, claims to be the largest satanic gathering in history. Numerous Christian groups protested outside of the sold out event. SatanCon featured satanic rituals, entertainment and discussion panels. — People attend a 'Satanic Ball' at SatanCon on April 28, 2023, in Boston, Massachusetts. SatanCon, which is hosted by the Satanic Temple, claims to be the largest satanic gathering in history. Numerous Christian groups protested outside of the sold out event. SatanCon featured satanic rituals, entertainment and discussion panels. | Spencer Platt/Getty Images

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