Hemant Mehta is the founder and editor of FriendlyAtheist.com, a YouTube creator, and podcast co-host. He is a former National Board Certified math teacher in the suburbs of Chicago. He has appeared on CNN and FOX News and served on the board of directors for Foundation Beyond Belief and the Secular Student Alliance. He has written multiple books, including I Sold My Soul on eBay and The Young Atheist's Survival Guide. He also edited the book Queer Disbelief.
You know how preacher Benny Hinn touches people on their foreheads or faces in order to “heal” them? Todd Bentley has a different approach. He just kicks people in the face (start at the 1:00 mark): Now, Bentley wants to tour Britain to pretend to heal even more people (while taking in plenty of money, I’m sure), but a number of Brits are trying to prevent it from happening: Labour MP for Croydon North Malcolm Wicks has urged Home Secretary… Read more
Considering how much power he demands to have over his congregation, I’ve heard people compare Pastor Mark Driscoll to a cult leader. I’m starting to believe it, especially with the release of his list of 20 things the person serving directly under him can do to make life easier for him. It includes these gems: 3. DOES YOUR THING. He’s not using you to do his thing. … 5. HONORS YOU. Particularly in front of others, he sets a culture… Read more