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Pat Robertson: Haiti’s ‘pact with the devil’ caused earthquake

By Andy Birkey | 01.13.10 | 3:09 pm

pat robertsonTelevangelist Pat Robertson, who holds sway with many conservative politicians, said on Wednesday that the earthquake that may have killed “more than 100,000″ in Haiti on Tuesday was the result of a pact he says the country…

Bachmann, Kline join fight against gay marriage in nation’s capital

By Andy Birkey | 01.06.10 | 4:38 pm

bachmannklineReps. Michele Bachmann and John Kline joined 37 other members of Congress in calling on the courts to force the District of Columbia to put same-sex marriage on the ballot. The District’s mayor signed an ordinance allowing for…

Pat Roberston lauds Bachmann as conservative ‘champion’

By Andy Birkey | 12.03.09 | 12:46 pm

bachmannrobertsonTelevangelist Pat Robertson gushed over Rep. Michele Bachmann’s rise in the Republican party in an interview with Bachmann on Robertson’s 700 Club on Thursday. The appearance comes a week after another religious right leader, Phyllis Schlafly, gave Bachmann

Religious Right Watch: Happy Halloween, heathens!

By Andy Birkey | 10.30.09 | 10:18 am

The religious right has long railed against Halloween, condemning its pagan roots and claiming it promotes witchcraft and the occult. This year some groups are embracing the day as a time to reach kids with a pro-life and Christian message, while others use the day to burn “wicked” books and CDs. And one writer for Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network warns parents that witches curse Halloween candy.

Religious Right Watch: Homeland Security assaults Christians

By Andy Birkey | 04.22.09 | 4:06 pm

Religious right groups in Minnesota and across the country are enraged by a recent report by the Department of Homeland Security that they feel targets them as right-wing extremists and terrorists.

Religious Right Watch: Palin talks faith with 700 Club

By Andy Birkey | 10.20.08 | 12:23 pm

Sarah Palin sat down for a one-on-one interview with the 700 Club’s David Brody. The lengthy interview touches on Palin’s faith, her defense of the negative outbursts by supporters at her rallies and how detractors are mocking her and God.…