Yes, he did as he pleased. Basically he sent the wrong message to all those other countries who already think we are a uncivilized bunch of degenerated jungle monkies without principles, morals, or standards. But be ye careful, ye may enjoy it. Peace, calm and love are things we feel when angels are near us. It was a real challenge to explain that yes I do, but not in the same manner as the Christian Majority.
Pagans do have beliefs, and rights.
Satan isn't the God we worship. Everyone has an inner voice, central self, or conscience as many of us know it. The true conscience never flatters but definitely points out our shortcomings. Our conscience doesn't make promises or compel us to do things we normally would consider wrong. Our inner voice is often instructing us in some omnipresent and eternal way, regarding our problem of the moment, if we listen.