Tag Archives: Christianists

Hemant Mehta reports at The Friendly Atheist: In a bizarre and possibly unconstitutional promotion of religion, the Crandall Police Department in Texas just posted a Facebook video of officers lip-synching to the theme song from God’s Not Dead. It’s not just the lyrics of the song that are problematic. The camera shows the phrase “In God We Trust” on their …

The check has cleared. Via press release: AFA has opposed the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S Supreme Court for some very valid reasons. We are deeply concerned about how he might ultimately rule on issues related to abortion and religious liberty. For these reasons, we consider this nomination to represent a four-star appointment when it could have been …

Just in from Catholic League blowhard Bill Donohue: On July 8, HBO aired a stand-up comedy special, “Bill Maher: Live From Oklahoma.” As usual, Maher took shots at Catholicism, but did not stop with that—he lashed out at me. Maher went on a tear calling out the Catholic League for protesting his show. “They were the ones trying to get …

Kyle Mantyla reports at Right Wing Watch: During the final night of the week-long “Celebrate America” revival event that he recently held in Washington, D.C., Rodney Howard-Browne issued a “restraining order” to the Antichrist and the secret cabal that controls the world, spiritually binding their efforts to destroy America. Howard-Browne, a right-wing pastor and radical conspiracy theorist who laid hands …

The American Family Association had been advocating for literal handmaiden Amy Coney Barrett. Via press release: President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to fill the vacancy of Justice Anthony Kennedy on the U.S. Supreme Court. Judge Kavanaugh is simply the wrong nominee-even a bad nominee. Based on his written opinions, Judge Kavanaugh has demonstrated a deficiency …

Via press release from hate group leader Tony Perkins: Imagine being stuck in a cycle of depression or an unhealthy relationship and not being able to get help. Well, people in 13 states don’t have to imagine it. Thanks to a string of bad laws, something as simple as sitting down and talking to a counselor of your choice about …

“Souter had no record whatsoever. He was a stealth candidate and nobody knew anything about him. Despite a lot of opposition from people like me, the Senate confirmed Judge Souter for the Supreme Court where he became an absolute disaster. He was always on the side of the left. He was a confirmed bachelor and I won’t go beyond that, …

Via press release from hate group leader Mat Staver: Liberty Counsel filed a lawsuit today against the city of Boston and one of its officials for censoring the Christian flag of Boston resident Hal Shurtleff and his Christian civic organization, Camp Constitution. The city regularly extends to civic and cultural organizations the freedom to raise their flags on the city …

ABC News reports: An Auburn church with a controversial message on a sign has been forced out of their building. ABC21 reached a church member by phone Saturday who confirmed the news. On Wednesday, June 27, Remnant Fellowship Church in Auburn posted a sign reading, “LGBTQ is a hate crime against God. Repent.” When asked whether or not the church …

The Portland Press-Herald reports: Gov. Paul LePage vetoed a bill Friday to prohibit state-licensed counselors and therapists from engaging in “conversion therapy” aimed at changing an underage client’s sexual orientation or gender identity. The bill would allow the state to deny or revoke a professional license to medical or mental health professionals who engage in conversion therapy of minors. The …

From the right wing Christian outlet CBN News: The Billy Graham Evangelistic Association unveiled a “Pray for 45” t-shirt on their website earlier this week. The 100 percent cotton, sports team style shirt includes the Bible reference 1 Timothy 2:2, which encourages the believer to pray for “all who are in authority, that we may lead a quiet and peaceable …

They get very triggered if you mention Christian Sharia: An HLN segment on the Supreme Court got heated between CRTV host Steve Deace and SiriusXM host Dean Obeidallah – ending with Deace walking out mid-segment. During a discussion on the Supreme Court and moral issues, Deace said, “We need more debate, we need more things decided at the election booth, …

Kyle Mantyla reports at Right Wing Watch: Rodney Howard-Browne, a right-wing pastor and radical conspiracy theorist who laid hands upon and prayed over President Trump in the Oval Office last year, is currently hosting a week-long “Celebrate America” event in Washington, D.C, that is designed to prepare for “the Great Awakening that is soon to come.” During Monday’s service, Howard-Browne …

This statement is REALLY something: The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) a faith-based coalition of 34,000 churches comprised of 15 denominations and 15.7 million African Americans, is letting all Christians of Maryland know that Ben Jealous does not respect religious liberty and the authority of the Church. We are not speaking politically, we are speaking morally against him. His actions …

Scamvangelist multiple felon Jim Bakker today promised that when the end times come, you’ll be able to trade his slop bucket coffee for a new car. “I believe Donald Trump was given by God to give us a respite and give us a time of prosperity. Do you think the evil Antichrist spirit is sitting back? They’re fighting tooth and …

Peter Montgomery reports at Right Wing Watch: TheCall, a group led by Trump-supporting dominionist Lou Engle, declared in its latest email newsletter that Amy Coney Barrett, widely considered to be a top contender for a Supreme Court nomination, “has the endorsement of heaven behind her.” The declaration about Amy Coney Barrett revealed in Monday morning’s edition of “The Briefing: Prophetic …

The Associated Press reports: An attempt to let Montana voters decide whether to prohibit transgender people from using the restrooms and locker rooms of their choice has come up short. Supporters of the “Montana Locker Room Privacy Act” got fewer than 10,000 of the more than 25,000 signatures needed to qualify for the November ballot. The Billings Gazette reports they …

“Given the fact that the left wants to make this all about abortion –  and I think it’s much bigger, I think we have religious liberty, we’ve got freedom of speech, the First Amendment in the crosshairs of the left. But they want to make it about life and if I were the president, I’d say, ‘Game on. I’m going …

Apparently men wearing 19th century suits were once chased around the American frontier by dinosaurs. The Scottsbluff Star-Herald reports: North Hills Baptist Church in Lingle, Wyoming has brought the Semisaurus mobile creationism museum for its vacation Bible school this weekend, which will be open to the public. Brian Young, a former teacher and the director of the Creation Instruction Association …

ABC News reports: Transgender rights advocates in Ohio are fighting a Republican bill at the state level that would require teachers to “out” transgender students to their parents. Critics say that if the bill becomes law, it would essentially turn educators into “gender cops.” Proponents of the bill claim it will protect parental rights in the state and allow parents …