Hemant Mehta's Blog, page 516

Christian Longs for “God of Love” During Trump Era, But That God Never Existed

The writer doesn't recognize the Christianity seen at Trump's racist rally. I do. It's the same cruelty as always.

Georgia GOP Lawmaker Used Legal Loophole to Help Molesting Priest Avoid Prison

A powerful Republican and a molesting priest. It's a match made in Hell.

Former GOP Adviser: Pro-Trump Evangelicals Hurt Christianity More Than Atheists

Peter Wehner is right. But it's not like Christian hypocrisy is a new problem.

Podcast Ep. 279: So Much for the Benefits of Purity Culture

We also talked about why a Senate candidate can't watch TV anymore and bad advice for godly women.

Congregants Demand Return of Pastor Allegedly Fired Over Sex Shop Visit

The full story is more complicated and reeks of sexism by the church elders.

Pope Won’t Defrock Bishop Accused of Sexual Harassment and Misusing Money

I can't believe a Catholic priest wasn't punished, said nobody.

Judge Angrily Denies Bail for Megachurch Leader Who Allegedly Raped Kids

Naasón Joaquín García allegedly told girls that rejecting his advances would go against God's wishes.

Despite Trump’s Racist Rally, Some Christians Are Just Upset He Said “Goddamn”

Kids in cages? Fine. Racist attacks on congresswomen? Fine. Swearing? THINK OF THE KIDS!

AZ Atheist Group Plans Legal Fight Over Tax-Free Housing for Religious Leaders

The leader of a Humanist group wants the same tax code perk offered to pastors.

Woman Convicted of Killing Her Two Kids on Orders of Cult Leader

When a cult member commits a crime, is the leader also responsible?