Hemant Mehta's Blog, page 292

Southern Baptist Head Admits “Black Lives Matter”… But What Will He Do Now?

J.D. Greear did the bare minimum in acknowledging systemic racism. But actions must follow.

Appeals Court Rejects Satanist’s Religious Challenge to Missouri’s Abortion Laws

The right-wing judges said the anti-abortion laws didn't get in the way of the plaintiff's Satanism.

Secular Israeli Terrorist Defended Church-State Separation With Bombs, Arson

This was inexcusably dangerous and reckless.

Lawsuit Says Atheist Parolee Spent 5 Months in Jail for Not Going to Bible Study

No atheist should be forced to attend Christian worship services in order to avoid jail.

Even Southern Baptists Are Celebrating the Removal of Confederate Monuments

Even Southern Baptists get why we shouldn't honor slaveowners. What's the GOP's excuse?

Believers Who Overestimate Their Religious Knowledge Like Violence the Most

Religious ignorance seems to breed religious violence.

It’s a Miracle! Tanzanians Prayed the Coronavirus Away, Their President Says.

He's wrong... but I guess we can celebrate the delusion!

Watch All the Chaos Trump Caused So He Could Have His Pathetic Bible Photo Op

This destruction and cruelty is what many prominent white evangelicals were celebrating.

TN Bill Will Let Kids Skip an Hour of School Each Day to Go to Church

Students will be allowed to skip school in order to learn less.

A New Church in Tennessee Exists Purely to Help Residents Vote Early

Tennessee requires residents to have an excuse to vote early. This church created one for everybody.