Hemant Mehta's Blog, page 546

Anti-Abortion Activist Brags on Facebook About Preaching to Public School Kids

Rule #1 about preaching in the classroom: Don't brag about it on social media.

MS Candidates Are Using Religious License Plates & Atheists’ Complaints in Ads

Mississippi GOP candidates say they'll defend "In God We Trust" license plates against "out-of-state" atheists.

Most Americans Say the Catholic Church’s Sex Abuse Scandal is an Ongoing Problem

The Catholic Church's reputation remains shattered in the minds of most Americans.

Family Wins Right to Exhume Atheist’s Remains from Holy Burial Site

The body never should have been buried in a church's cemetery in the first place.

Despite GOP Opposition, Support for Transgender Rights is Growing Stronger

Even though anti-LGBTQ bigotry persists, the tide may be turning.

A New Book of Prayers Includes a Section About Using the Internet

Give me strength, Lord, before I troll these snowflakes on Twitter.

The Village Church’s Lack of Transparency in This Sexual Abuse Case is Appalling

The congregation wasn't told the full story and the family never got answers to their questions.

Vatican Releases New Anti-Trans Document Trashing the Concept of “Gender Theory”

The Catholic Church has reinforced its anti-LGBTQ views with this document.

Indian Priest Who Compared Autistic Kids to Animals May Lose Gig in Ireland

The priest also blamed autism on parents who are "addicted" to homosexuality and self-love.

Here’s Your Reminder That the Christian Right Blocked the Equal Rights Amendment

As John Oliver explained, for years, Christian activist Phyllis Schlafly was the biggest obstacle to social progress.