Item 2 in The Satanic Temple's Seven Fundamental Tenets
Pursuit of justice
Pursue justice even when laws or institutions obstruct it.
- Position
- 2
- Form
- Mixed formulation
- Obligation
- Context-dependent
- Wording status
- Translation
- Intended audience
- Members and supporters of The Satanic Temple
- Last reviewed
- 28 June 2027
Names and terminology
Canonical name: Second tenet
Original term: Second tenet
Transliteration: Second tenet
Source wording
<p>Pursue justice even when laws or institutions obstruct it.</p><p><em>Editorial paraphrase; consult the linked source for full wording and context.</em></p>
Literal meaning
Pursue justice even when laws or institutions obstruct it.
Broader interpretation
Pursue justice even when laws or institutions obstruct it.
Historical context
This principle belongs to The Satanic Temple's Seven Fundamental Tenets and must be read within that framework's setting.
Practical meaning
Pursue justice even when laws or institutions obstruct it.
Ethical purpose
Pursue justice even when laws or institutions obstruct it.
Exceptions and disputes
Flexible interpretation prevents rigid literalism but requires explicit reasons and accountability.
Variations across schools or traditions
Other Satanic organisations and independent Satanists use different texts, symbols and ethical systems.
Modern application
Pursue justice even when laws or institutions obstruct it. Modern application should consider consent, evidence, proportionality, power and consequences.
Criticism and difficult cases
Flexible interpretation prevents rigid literalism but requires explicit reasons and accountability.
Truth By Reason analysis
Pursue justice even when laws or institutions obstruct it. Application should preserve the ethical purpose while avoiding coercion, discrimination and preventable harm.
Ethical themes
Sources
- The Satanic Temple — Seven Fundamental Tenets Primary source