Many will doubtlessly be reassured by Pastor Pat Robertson’s ongoing enthusiasm for biblical discipline, although they might be wondering if it is appropriate for him to darkly allude to the sorts of things that happen to young men in prison: Recommend this Post
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Politics and its Discontents: Giving The Devil His Due
I sometimes worry that I do not give sufficient coverage to my favourite crazed evangelical, Pat Robertson. A quick review of this year’s posts shows that I offered a mere nine stories on God’s anointed one during 2014. In the interests of staying on the ‘right’ side of God, or
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Not That Anyone Asked
…but the always reliable Pastor Pat tells us there is really no reason to worry about the ‘gay problem’ for reasons he makes clear below: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Says Pat Robertson: "She’s Asking For It"
What is she asking for? Why, divine retribution, of course. Watch. Learn. Repent! Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Some Days, It Is Very Hard To Resist The Demon Of Despair
Gordon Klingenschmitt, a.k.a. Dr. Chaps, as unhinged a ‘reverend’ as you are ever likely to encounter, has been elected to the Colorado House of Representatives. A man who brags of having once tried to rid of woman of the “foul spirit of lesbianism” through an exorcism, you can click here
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: In Which Pastor Pat Discusses ‘Safe’ Investments
God love Pastor Pat Robertson. Few others can: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: In Which Pat Robertson Makes Even Less Sense Than Usual
I’m completely stumped by this one from my favorite crazed evangelical: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: John Oakley Hosts Harper Clone
Many thanks to The Salamander, who, in his response to a post from last evening, sent along this link to the John Oakley Show. On the show, the Reverend Charles McVetey, as unhinged and extreme an evangelical you are ever likely to encounter, explains the evangelical Christian validation for Stephen
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Making Church Relevant?
Somehow, I think Pastor Heath Mooneyham of Joplin, Missouri took the wrong religion marketing course: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: What Would Jesus Do?
Surely not what California Pastor John MacArthur suggests here. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Harlem Pastor James David Manning Makes Pat Robertson Seem Entirely Sane
If you can get past the particularly offensive homophobia and racism here, I think you will see what I mean: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: I Have Missed Him
But he’s back! My favourite crazed evangelical, and I hope yours, Pat Robertson, is once again making ‘newsworthy’ statements. Watch below as this preacher of the preposterous, this evangelical of the extreme, holds forth on yet another topic from his prodigious repertoire of ‘expertise’. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Idiot Cull
I nominate the late James Coot, a Middleboro Kentucky preacher, for a 2014 Darwin Award. Snake-handling star of ‘Snake Salvation’ reality show dies from snake bite (via Raw Story ) The Middlesboro, Kentucky preacher who starred in a reality show about snake-handling died Saturday night after being bitten by a
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Crazed Evangelicals: Donny Reagan Preaches His Racial Hatred To The Like-Minded
It is this kind of crap that gives religion a bad name. I lasted about four minutes watching Brother Donny Reagan’s vomitus. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: On A Lighter Note, Even Pat Robertson Is Embarrassed
It is always a delight when even the crazed religious right begins to splinter. Watch the video below, a five-minute compilation of Bill Nye’s recent ‘debate’ with creationist Ken Ham on evolution, followed by Pat Robertson’s reaction to Ham. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Pat Robertson Rarely Disappoints
Whenever I want a little theatre of the absurd, I turn to Pat Robertson. He rarely disappoints: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Another Refreshing Perspective From Pope Francis
I am finding more and more to like about the new Pope everyday. I am certain his distinction between faith and ideology will enrage some on the right – that is, if they even listen to anyone anymore. Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: The Power Of Faith
It has been said that faith can move mountains. According to televangelist Cindy Jacobs, it can also grow cheekbones and eliminate ‘grapefruit-sized tumours’: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: Pat Roberston Commemorates 9/11
And he does it in his inimitable way by offering his ‘insights’ on Islam and the consequences of godlessness: Recommend this Post
Continue readingPolitics and its Discontents: He’s Everywhere!
Disclaimer: Despite the fact that this is my third recent posting about him, there is no ‘bromance’ budding between me and Gordon “Dr. Chaps” Klingenschmitt. It’s just that I am fascinated by him, given his seemingly ubiquitous media presence, one that belies both his profound, quite peculiar stupidity and smug
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