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The Religious Wars

by Nicholas D. Kristof November 26, 2009.

Print: The New York Times

Just a few years ago, it seemed curious that an omniscient, omnipotent God wouldn’t smite tormentors like Richard Dawkins, Christopher Hitchens and Sam Harris. They all published best-selling books excoriating religion and practically inviting lightning bolts.

God Cites ‘Moving In Mysterious Ways’ As Motive In Killing Of 3,000 Papua New Guineans

Printed: July 29, 1998 May 27, 2009.

Print: The Onion

The satirical paper The Onion demonstrates how ridiculous it is to suggest that God’s motives are beyond our understanding.