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Photo: Central Florida Priest Bites Woman After Denying Her Communion Central Florida Priest Bites Woman After Denying Her Communion
WFTV-TV - Thu May 23, 2024
SAINT CLOUD, Florida - Communion at a Central Florida church took an unexpected turn – an argument that ended with a priest biting a church member, according to police. More»

Photo: 'How to torture a Jew': Chattanooga mother raises concerns with Bible class taught in public school 'How to torture a Jew': Chattanooga mother raises concerns with Bible class taught in public school
Chattanooga Times Free Press - Sun Feb 6, 2022
The mother of a Hamilton County middle-schooler is raising concerns about the century-old Bible in the Schools program, which teaches the Bible in Chattanooga-area public schools as literature, as being antisemitic after a local teacher allegedly taught her daughter "how to torture a Jew. More»

Photo: Megachurch in Shambles Over Pastor’s Alleged Affair Megachurch in Shambles Over Pastor’s Alleged Affair
Daily Beast - Sat Jan 22, 2022
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee - When volunteers at Venue Church in Chattanooga, Tennessee, arrived at their pastor’s house last November, they were hoping to raise his spirits with a surprise visit. More»

Photo: Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic Pope, in Easter message, slams weapons spending in time of pandemic
Reuters - Sun Apr 4, 2021
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis urged countries in his Easter message on Sunday to quicken distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, particularly to the worlds poor, and called armed conflict and military spending during a pandemic "scandalous". More»

Photo: Priest ousted after performing exorcisms to try to rid Biden from White House Priest ousted after performing exorcisms to try to rid Biden from White House
The Independent - Thu Jan 28, 2021
A priest who live-streamed himself performing exorcisms of alleged election fraud in 3 Novembers presidential election, has left his post at a Roman Catholic diocese in Wisconsin. More»

Photo: Some 9,000 children died in Ireland's church-run homes for unwed mothers Some 9,000 children died in Ireland's church-run homes for unwed mothers
NBC News - Tue Jan 12, 2021
Some 9,000 children died in Irelands church-run homes for unwed mothers, a government report published on Tuesday found. More»

Photo: Archaeologists in Golan Heights Unearth Fort Dated to Time of Biblical King David Archaeologists in Golan Heights Unearth Fort Dated to Time of Biblical King David
Smithsonian - Sun Nov 15, 2020
Archaeologists in the Golan Heights, a 500-square-mile plateau claimed by both Israel and Syria, have found the ruins of the areas oldest known fortified settlement. More»

Photo: 'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites 'Cannabis burned during worship' by ancient Israelites
BBC - Fri May 29, 2020
Ancient Israelites burned cannabis as part of their religious rituals, an archaeological study has found. More»

Photo: Alabama Bill May Lift Yoga Ban In Public Schools But Prohibit 'Namaste' Greeting Alabama Bill May Lift Yoga Ban In Public Schools But Prohibit 'Namaste' Greeting
The Guardian - Sun Mar 8, 2020
Alabama could takes steps to lift a decades-old ban on yoga in public schools this week, but would keep a ban on the greeting “namaste” in place. More»

Photo: Televangelist Jim Bakker Ordered By Attorney General To Stop Selling Fake Cure For Coronavirus Televangelist Jim Bakker Ordered By Attorney General To Stop Selling Fake Cure For Coronavirus
Deadline - Sun Mar 8, 2020
Whatever televangelist Jim Bakker is selling, the New York Attorney General ain’t buying. More»

Photo: Inspired by Trump, Mike Heath Announces Launch of "F*ggots are Maggots" Tour Inspired by Trump, Mike Heath Announces Launch of "F*ggots are Maggots" Tour
Right Wing Watch - Mon Feb 3, 2020
On Friday’s episode of Dave Daubenmire’s “Pass The Salt Live” livestream, right-wing activist Mike Heath announced that President Donald Trump’s willingness to insult people has inspired Heath to launch his own “(yes, I really do fuck chickens)s Are Maggots” national tour. More»

Photo: Struggling Church Asks Aging Congregation To ‘Stay Away’ In Hopes Of Attracting Young Families Struggling Church Asks Aging Congregation To ‘Stay Away’ In Hopes Of Attracting Young Families
WSB-TV - Tue Jan 21, 2020
COTTAGE GROVE, Minnnesota - Members of the congregation at a Methodist Church in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, are upset that their church is asking them to stay away for two years so it might appeal to younger people. More»

Photo: 10 Evangelicals Arrested After Killing 7 During Violent Exorcism Rituals 10 Evangelicals Arrested After Killing 7 During Violent Exorcism Rituals
Patheos - Fri Jan 17, 2020
Authorities in Panama report 10 evangelicals have been arrested for the murder of six children and one adult, and the torture of 14 others, during violent exorcism rituals. More»

Photo: Catholic Diocese priest arrested, accused of possession of child pornography Catholic Diocese priest arrested, accused of possession of child pornography
FOX 8 - Fri Dec 6, 2019
CLEVELAND - A Cleveland Catholic Diocese priest is under arrest after an investigation by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. More»

Photo: Televangelist Paula White Suggests People Send Her Their January Salary or Face Consequences From God Televangelist Paula White Suggests People Send Her Their January Salary or Face Consequences From God
Newsweek - Mon Dec 2, 2019
Donald Trumps spiritual adviser has suggested that people send her money in order to transform their lives, or face divine consequences. More»

Photo: South Carolina Ford dealership launches 'God, Guns and America' promotion offering a Bible, flag and $400 voucher for an AR-15 with every car sold South Carolina Ford dealership launches 'God, Guns and America' promotion offering a Bible, flag and $400 voucher for an AR-15 with every car sold
Daily Mail - Wed Oct 9, 2019
HONEA PATH, South Carolina - A South Carolina Ford dealership has launched a ‘patriotic’ promotion that gifts customers a free bible, an American flag and a voucher to buy an AR-15 assault rifle with every car purchased. More»

Photo: Conversion Therapy Crusader Has Something To Say: He's Gay Conversion Therapy Crusader Has Something To Say: He's Gay
NBC News - Tue Sep 3, 2019
SPARTANBURG, South Carolina - A South Carolina man who founded one of the nations biggest conversion therapy ministries has something to say: hes gay. More»

Photo: Harry Potter Books Taken Off Shelves At Catholic School Over Risk Of 'Conjuring Evil Spirits' Harry Potter Books Taken Off Shelves At Catholic School Over Risk Of 'Conjuring Evil Spirits'
NBC News - Tue Sep 3, 2019
"The curses and spells used in the books are actual curses," a school pastor reportedly wrote in an email explaining the decision. More»

Photo: Pastor Claims He Was Sucking Demons Out Of Sexually Assaulted Men Pastor Claims He Was Sucking Demons Out Of Sexually Assaulted Men
Newsweek - Thu Jul 18, 2019
A Presbyterian minister in New Jersey is accused of sexually assaulting several parishioners under the guise of exorcising evil spirits. More»

Photo: American Pastor 'Gave 50,000 Ugandans A "Miracle Cure" For HIV That Was Actually Industrial Strength BLEACH' American Pastor 'Gave 50,000 Ugandans A "Miracle Cure" For HIV That Was Actually Industrial Strength BLEACH'
Daily Mail - Wed May 22, 2019
A pastor from New Jersey has been accused of giving up to 50,000 Ugandans a miracle cure for malaria and HIV/Aids made from industrial strength bleach. More»

Photo: ‘Only The Lord God Almighty Is In Control’: Texas Lawmaker Attacks Noted Pediatrician, Calls Vaccines ‘Sorcery’ ‘Only The Lord God Almighty Is In Control’: Texas Lawmaker Attacks Noted Pediatrician, Calls Vaccines ‘Sorcery’
Raw Story - Thu May 9, 2019
An anti-vaccine Texas Republican state lawmaker attacked a distinguished medical doctor, the dean and chief of pediatric medicine at Baylor College of Medicine National School of Tropical Medicine, over vaccines this week. More»

Photo: Today's Doom! The Rapture Is April 23 Today's Doom! The Rapture Is April 23
Patheos - Wed Apr 17, 2019
Fox News reports the end of the world is April 23, according to prominent Christian numerologist David Meade. More»

Photo: Catholic Priests in Poland Burn "Sacrilegious" Harry Potter Books Catholic Priests in Poland Burn "Sacrilegious" Harry Potter Books
BBC - Mon Apr 1, 2019
Catholic priests in northern Poland have burned books they consider to be sacrilegious, including ones from the Harry Potter boy wizard series. More»

Photo: Preachers Say They Need To Fly First-Class Because It’s Impossible To Talk To God In Coach Preachers Say They Need To Fly First-Class Because It’s Impossible To Talk To God In Coach
DeadState - Sat Mar 30, 2019
In a strange, rambling discussion, Evangelical ministers Ken Copeland and Jesse Duplantis claimed they talked to God regularly while on private jets - conversations that would be impossible while riding in coach. More»

Photo: Pat Robertson: Your Neighbor’s Buddha Statue ‘Will Bring Curses Upon You’ Pat Robertson: Your Neighbor’s Buddha Statue ‘Will Bring Curses Upon You’
DeadState - Wed Mar 20, 2019
This Tuesday on the 700 Club, Pat Robertson tackled the ever-encroaching threat of garden decorations. More»

Photo: Texas pastor urges followers to stone a 'rebellious' student to death Texas pastor urges followers to stone a 'rebellious' student to death
Raw Story - Mon Jan 21, 2019
In a YouTube clip unearthed by the Friendly Atheist, a Texas pastor is seen exhorting his flock that the best way to control "rebellious " teens is to take one and stone him or her as a warning to other obstreperous youths. More»

Photo: Alabama Police Department Blames Homicide Increase On Satan Alabama Police Department Blames Homicide Increase On Satan
Huffington Post - Thu Dec 20, 2018
A small-town Alabama police department this week alleged Beelzebub is responsible for a recent spike in homicides and its all thanks to nonbelievers in the rural community. More»

Photo: Matthew Whitaker: Acting Attorney General Said Judges Should Be Christian Matthew Whitaker: Acting Attorney General Said Judges Should Be Christian
The Guardian - Thu Nov 8, 2018
Donald Trumps new attorney general once said that judges should be Christian and proposed blocking non-religious people from judicial appointments. More»

Photo: Austin bomber Mark Anthony Conditt was part of Christian survivalist group that discussed 'dangerous' chemicals Austin bomber Mark Anthony Conditt was part of Christian survivalist group that discussed 'dangerous' chemicals
The Independent - Wed Mar 21, 2018
The Austin bomber was involved in a teenage Christian "survivalist" group that discussed weapons and dangerous chemicals, according to a childhood friend. More»

Photo: GOP lawmaker claims women are inferior: 'a lesser cut of meat' GOP lawmaker claims women are inferior: 'a lesser cut of meat'
Patheos - Thu Feb 15, 2018
Bible based misogyny: South Carolina State Senator Thomas Corbin insults a female colleague, claiming women are "a lesser cut of meat" because the Bible teaches Eve was created from Adams rib. More»

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