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10 Ridiculous Delusions Evangelicals Won't Let Go

How do you turn faith into fantasy? Evangelicals figured it out.

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Tanner | Religion & History
May 13, 2025
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A middle-aged man in a suit angrily shouting into a microphone at a church, with a wooden cross behind him.
When your sermon turns into a conspiracy rant and Jesus is somehow voting Republican.

If you’ve ever wondered how some evangelicals manage to keep a straight face while spewing absolute nonsense, this one’s for you. There’s a whole ecosystem of lies they cling to like gospel — not because they’re true, but because they feel true. Facts? Optional. Logic? Who cares. As long as it makes them feel chosen, righteous, and under attack, they’ll eat it up.

Let’s walk through ten of the most facepalm-worthy lies they keep recycling like a bad church potluck casserole.

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