List of Christian Evangelist Scandals

January 31, 2009

I Love Wikipedia!

List of Christian evangelist scandals.

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Ted Haggard Sucks

January 31, 2009

Ted Haddard is unfortunately trying to rehabilitate his image.  It is not working well.

Recently, it was revealed that Pastor Ted had a sexual relationship with a  church volunteer who was in his 20s.  The church subsequently reached a legal settlement with the man and paid for counseling and his college tuition.

Now there is this wonderful video.  I hope it helps.

I want to call him a fucking hypocrite but that is slandering sex.

I think it is really great that his ex-megachurch, where he preached the evils of homosexuality, is now supporting gay men.

via Pharyngula

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Christopher Hitchens – Religion Illustrated

January 17, 2009

Christopher Hitchens, always fun.

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God Bless You

January 5, 2009

How does an atheist respond to someone who blesses them.  This happens to me occasionally, one of the first and most memorable happened when I was returning a cell phone I had found.  After several calls back and forth, I ended up driving into Georgetown in Washington DC to connect with the phone’s owner who was leaving DC that day.   He managed to spot my car in the traffic and I just handed the phone to him through the window.  To thank me he said “God Bless You” and was off.  At the time I was driving and did not have time to think of a response other than you are welcome.

After reflection I think a better response would be “Thank you for your kind thoughts, but I am an atheist”.  Would someone who routinely bless someone be shocked that an evil atheist went out of their way to help them?  I wish not but think so.

Is there a better way to handle this situation?

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