Mine has to be either Padre Pio (a notorious fraud, but the church let him continue his sham because he made them a LOT of money) or the "Lady Hope" story (where she claims that Darwin "recanted" evolution on his death bed. The fact that Lady Hope was'nt NEAR his death bed when he died doesn't seem to have deterred her. His daughter, a scientist in her own right, not only denied it, she says he was more convinced of the veracity of Evolution as time went on. Even to his deathbed).
So what's your favorite?
2007-10-12 09:23:59 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Oh, there are so many, but a partial list:
Jimmy Swaggart, who denounced sex on nearly every TV sermon, then was found in the company of hookers (TWICE!) and in possession of lesbian pornography.
Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker, who swindled poor people out of millions of dollars.
The Catholic Church, just in general.
Senator Craig, denouncing gays until it turned out he was one, too. And he's STILL in denial.
The list is endless.....
2007-10-12 09:36:17 · answer #1 · answered by link955 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
No ones ever gonna supply up faith! same to no ones ever gonna supply up warfare! yet its not faith that motives any warfare! Its religious those who misread their faith of selection! Theres no way there could ever be any wars if the completed international changed into one hundred% religious! It doesnt be counted what faith yet there are not any religions that (if used as directed) may reason a warfare! and that i completely accept as true with you once you say "there is not any warfare without faith" is only a stupid component to say! yet a good sillier component than it quite is at the same time as human beings say (and im particular some fundis will say it the following) wars were led to by using atheism! because they have not purely cuz someone is an atheist doesnt recommend that not beleiving in god is gonna dictate each and each and every component that they do! Sorry i understand what I stated didnt truly have a lot to do such as your question! yet I purely wanted to say it besides =0)
2016-10-09 02:43:37 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Immaculate Deception.
2007-10-12 09:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by Michael M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How about Christians (like the fellow with all the "thumbs downs" below) who have nothing better to do than respond to questions directed at "My fellow atheists"? I guess that's no so much "pious fraud" as it is "pious trolling"!
Oh, there you are Mike. Bored this evening?
2007-10-12 14:48:46 · answer #4 · answered by 222 Sexy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There's a pastor in Florida (marked himself 666) who says he's the antichrist (according to him, a holy representative, not evil), he actually has a church, congregation and all (the members have also tattooed 666 on themselves) and claims to be Jesus.
My friend went to one church service out of curiousity and told me that she couldn't stop laughing throughout it, so I was planning on visiting next time I went to Florida, just to enjoy the show firsthand...boy, I think I'm going to get a kick out of this one.
2007-10-12 10:10:05 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any bit in the Bible involving a multitude, none of whom left independent accounts. The Exodus, loaves and fishes, Sermon on the Mount, the Crucifiction, and all the people who saw him after he was resurrected.
2007-10-12 09:30:16 · answer #6 · answered by Doc Occam 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I personally love the "you were were created uniquely with a special purpose" that Christian parents indoctrinate children with.
At first glimpse it seems harmless, but, later in life when Christians start to question some of the more problematic issues with faith, they realize that their sense of self worth is completely tied in with the existence of God. It is really insidious.
2007-10-12 09:29:38 · answer #7 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 4⤊ 1⤋
For sheer comedic value, I'll have to go with Oral Roberts and his 900-foot Jesus. That one just never gets old!
2007-10-12 09:56:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Jesus. Never existed and still has all this influence.
2007-10-12 09:28:28 · answer #9 · answered by neil s 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Empty tomb = Jesus rose from the dead.
2007-10-12 09:28:23 · answer #10 · answered by Samurai Jack 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋