A Satan statue design depicting a sitting Baphomet has been unveiled by a satanic group Monday. The 7-foot-tall representation of Satan, which the group plans to put up at the Oklahoma state Capitol grounds has sparked controversy between worshippers and elected leaders.

ABC News reports the New York-based Satanic Temple has formally submitted its application to a panel at the Capitol grounds and unveiled the design of the Satan statue they want to display. Now, although some may not have a problem with this, many questioned the implication of the project since a Ten Commandments monument was also placed in the said area back in 2012.

"The monument has been designed to reflect the views of Satanists in Oklahoma City and beyond," Satanic Temple spokesman Lucien Greaves said in a statement. "The statue will also have a functional purpose as a chair where people of all ages may sit on the lap of Satan for inspiration and contemplation."

The Satan statue design depicts the group's god as Baphomet, a winged, goat-headed creature with horns and a peculiar long beard that is said to be a symbol of the occult. The Baphomet figure is depicted sitting on a pentagram-adorned throne with little kids smiling next to it.

According to the group, their decision to apply for a panel and put up their own figure was inspired by the Oklahoma Legislature's approval of the privately funded Ten Commandments monument, which was placed on the north steps of the building in 2012. But the Oklahoma chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union sued and demanded for the monument's removal.

Because of the incident, the Oklahoma Capitol Preservation Commission has placed a moratorium on its terms and considerations on any new requests.

"Anybody can still make their request, but we'll hold off on considering them until the lawsuit is adjudicated," commission Chairman Trait Thompson said.

Meanwhile, elected leaders of the state were angered by the Satanic Temple's request, claiming that the state is a conservative and it is even known as the buckle of the Bible Belt. The leaders strongly believe that such a request will never be approved.

"I think you've got to remember where you are. This is Oklahoma, the middle of the heartland," Rep. Don Armes, R-Faxon, said. "I think we need to be tolerant of people who think different than us, but this is Oklahoma, and that's not going to fly here."

Rep. Earl Sears, an Oklahoma legislator, said that the group's effort to establish their own monument is "an insult to the good people of the state."

"I do not see Satanism as a religion, and they have no place at the state Capitol," he added.

Nevertheless, the group is very eager to put up their Satan statue at the capitol grounds. Worshippers have managed to come up with almost half of the $20,000 they need for the realization of the structure.

Although many were shocked about the said news, the Satanic Temple clarified through its website that it "seeks to separate Religion from Superstition by acknowledging religious belief as a metaphorical framework with which we construct a narrative context for our goals and works."

"Satan stands as the ultimate icon for the selfless revolt against tyranny, free & rational inquiry, and the responsible pursuit of happiness," the group added on its website.