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by henryreynolds 859 days ago
You're absolutely right that the sum harm inflicted is greater than the cost to repair the altar. There's a certain point where trying to calculate ephemerals loses the thread.

For the inconvenience, missed opportunity, and emotional damage, I'd look to tort law. The entire matter could be resolved through civil suit without incarceration, and I'd rather see the victim whole than the criminal suffer.
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lolyyy2 859 days ago
> For the inconvenience, missed opportunity, and emotional damage, I'd look to tort law.

How would that work in this case? The Catholic church should sue the guy on behalf of their members?

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henryreynolds 859 days ago
Church of Satan, in this case. Didn't think anyone would read "Baphomet Statue" and assume it was owned by Christians.

That said, yes. Assuming the Church of Satan retains ownership, or at least responsibility for restoration, they are the injured party and owed restitution.

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