Latest Half-True Fact-checks in Religion Facebook posts stated on March 27, 2022 in a post: "JUST IN: The Vatican has invited Chelsea Clinton, Dr. Fauci, New Age figure Deepak Chopra and the CEOs of Moderna and Pfizer to speak at a May conference focusing on 'health' and the 'soul.'" Facebook posts stated on February 20, 2022 in a public Facebook group: Photos show “Ukrainian Christians pray outdoors, in the snow, for their country in this phase of war danger.” Facebook posts stated on October 31, 2021 in a Facebook post: "Atheists are prohibited from holding office in 8 states.” Xavier Becerra stated on February 24, 2021 in statements at a confirmation hearing: “I have never sued a nun — any nuns.” Facebook posts stated on June 29, 2020 in a Facebook post: Black Lives Matter demonstrators attack “elderly man wearing oxygen.” Donald Trump stated on September 24, 2019 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly: "80% of the world’s population lives in countries where religious liberty is in significant danger or even completely outlawed." Matt Flynn stated on August 8, 2018 in a candidates forum: Says he was "not part of transferring" any priests accused of sexual abuse. Bloggers stated on July 19, 2018 in a blog post: "Satanic leader confesses to sacrificing 675 children 'gifted' to him by doctors." Bloggers stated on July 12, 2018 in a blog post: "Republicans vote to make it legal nationwide to ban gays and lesbians from adopting." Mike Pence stated on May 12, 2018 in a speech at Hillsdale College: "Religion in America isn’t receding. It’s just the opposite. Faith is gaining new life across America every day." James Lankford stated on September 25, 2017 in a press conference: "The First Amendment’s the First Amendment. It goes start to finish. We can’t say to one football coach you’re fired if you kneel in silent prayer at the end of the game, but to a player, if you kneel in protest to a game, you’re celebrated." Hillary Clinton stated on October 20, 2016 in a speech at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner: In 1928 "school boards sent home letters with children saying that if Al Smith is elected president, you will not be allowed to have or read a Bible." Jerry Brown stated on July 27, 2016 in a speech at the Democratic National Convention.: Says Indiana Gov. Mike Pence "denies that there's such a thing as evolution." Vicki Saporta stated on May 9, 2016 in an episode of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee": "There are more than twice as many (crisis pregnancy centers) as there are legitimate abortion providers in the United States." Jeb Bush stated on November 24, 2015 in a radio interview in New Hampshire: Says there are "ample means" to "tell when someone is a Christian in the Middle East ... by name, by where they’re born, their birth certificates." Tammy Baldwin stated on September 23, 2015 in an interview: "The pope and Donald Trump and Tammy Baldwin all agree" on eliminating the "carried-interest" tax break. Jeb Bush stated on June 15, 2015 in his announcement speech at Miami Dade College: Says Hillary Clinton "insists that when the progressive agenda encounters religious beliefs to the contrary, those beliefs ‘have to be changed.’ " Pamela Geller stated on June 4, 2015 in an interview with Chris Cuomo: "In Muslim countries, under the Sharia, there is a death penalty for blaspheming Mohammad." Scott Walker stated on April 1, 2015 in an interview: Says Bill Clinton signed a law "very similar to," and Barack Obama voted for a law "something like," Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Jeb Bush stated on March 30, 2015 in an interview with Hugh Hewitt: "Florida has a law like (Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act)." Molly White stated on February 3, 2015 in an online statement: The group that organized Texas Muslim Capitol Day in Austin "was recently listed as one of 82 organizations designated as a terrorist group by the United Arab Emirates." Bill Maher stated on June 13, 2014 in a "Real Time with Bill Maher" episode: "There are 278 Republicans in Congress. (With Eric Cantor's defeat), they are now all Christian and all white except for one black senator, who was appointed." Barth Bracy stated on October 2, 2013 in a news release: Gov. Lincoln Chafee has imposed "a mandatory abortion fee" on all Rhode Islanders who buy health insurance through the state’s Obamacare exchange. Phil Burress stated on June 26, 2013 in news story: "Every major religion is opposed to same-sex marriage." Freedom From Religion Foundation stated on November 9, 2012 in an email: "Secular Americans are the fastest-growing religious identification demographic in this country." Jeff Wentworth stated on May 9, 2012 in a TV ad.: Says he "restored prayer and the pledge in our schools." Newt Gingrich stated on January 21, 2012 in remarks after winning the South Carolina Republican presidential primary: Says a federal judge in San Antonio "issued a ruling that … not only could the students not pray at their graduation, if they used the word ‘benediction,’ the word ‘invocation,’ the word ‘God,’ asked the audience to stand or asked for a moment of silence, he would put the superintendent in jail." George LeMieux stated on October 5, 2011 in a video on a website: "The Christian Coalition gave (Adam) Hasner an F." Glenn Beck stated on January 31, 2011 in his radio program: Many of the 9/11 conspirators came from the Muslim Brotherhood, including Osama bin Laden, Ayman Zawahiri and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Alan Grayson stated on September 25, 2010 in a TV ad.: Says Daniel Webster wants to make divorce illegal, even for abused wives.
Facebook posts stated on March 27, 2022 in a post: "JUST IN: The Vatican has invited Chelsea Clinton, Dr. Fauci, New Age figure Deepak Chopra and the CEOs of Moderna and Pfizer to speak at a May conference focusing on 'health' and the 'soul.'" Facebook posts stated on February 20, 2022 in a public Facebook group: Photos show “Ukrainian Christians pray outdoors, in the snow, for their country in this phase of war danger.” Facebook posts stated on October 31, 2021 in a Facebook post: "Atheists are prohibited from holding office in 8 states.” Xavier Becerra stated on February 24, 2021 in statements at a confirmation hearing: “I have never sued a nun — any nuns.” Facebook posts stated on June 29, 2020 in a Facebook post: Black Lives Matter demonstrators attack “elderly man wearing oxygen.” Donald Trump stated on September 24, 2019 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly: "80% of the world’s population lives in countries where religious liberty is in significant danger or even completely outlawed." Matt Flynn stated on August 8, 2018 in a candidates forum: Says he was "not part of transferring" any priests accused of sexual abuse. Bloggers stated on July 19, 2018 in a blog post: "Satanic leader confesses to sacrificing 675 children 'gifted' to him by doctors." Bloggers stated on July 12, 2018 in a blog post: "Republicans vote to make it legal nationwide to ban gays and lesbians from adopting." Mike Pence stated on May 12, 2018 in a speech at Hillsdale College: "Religion in America isn’t receding. It’s just the opposite. Faith is gaining new life across America every day." James Lankford stated on September 25, 2017 in a press conference: "The First Amendment’s the First Amendment. It goes start to finish. We can’t say to one football coach you’re fired if you kneel in silent prayer at the end of the game, but to a player, if you kneel in protest to a game, you’re celebrated." Hillary Clinton stated on October 20, 2016 in a speech at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner: In 1928 "school boards sent home letters with children saying that if Al Smith is elected president, you will not be allowed to have or read a Bible." Jerry Brown stated on July 27, 2016 in a speech at the Democratic National Convention.: Says Indiana Gov. Mike Pence "denies that there's such a thing as evolution." Vicki Saporta stated on May 9, 2016 in an episode of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee": "There are more than twice as many (crisis pregnancy centers) as there are legitimate abortion providers in the United States." Jeb Bush stated on November 24, 2015 in a radio interview in New Hampshire: Says there are "ample means" to "tell when someone is a Christian in the Middle East ... by name, by where they’re born, their birth certificates." Tammy Baldwin stated on September 23, 2015 in an interview: "The pope and Donald Trump and Tammy Baldwin all agree" on eliminating the "carried-interest" tax break. Jeb Bush stated on June 15, 2015 in his announcement speech at Miami Dade College: Says Hillary Clinton "insists that when the progressive agenda encounters religious beliefs to the contrary, those beliefs ‘have to be changed.’ " Pamela Geller stated on June 4, 2015 in an interview with Chris Cuomo: "In Muslim countries, under the Sharia, there is a death penalty for blaspheming Mohammad." Scott Walker stated on April 1, 2015 in an interview: Says Bill Clinton signed a law "very similar to," and Barack Obama voted for a law "something like," Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act. Jeb Bush stated on March 30, 2015 in an interview with Hugh Hewitt: "Florida has a law like (Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act)." Molly White stated on February 3, 2015 in an online statement: The group that organized Texas Muslim Capitol Day in Austin "was recently listed as one of 82 organizations designated as a terrorist group by the United Arab Emirates." Bill Maher stated on June 13, 2014 in a "Real Time with Bill Maher" episode: "There are 278 Republicans in Congress. (With Eric Cantor's defeat), they are now all Christian and all white except for one black senator, who was appointed." Barth Bracy stated on October 2, 2013 in a news release: Gov. Lincoln Chafee has imposed "a mandatory abortion fee" on all Rhode Islanders who buy health insurance through the state’s Obamacare exchange. Phil Burress stated on June 26, 2013 in news story: "Every major religion is opposed to same-sex marriage." Freedom From Religion Foundation stated on November 9, 2012 in an email: "Secular Americans are the fastest-growing religious identification demographic in this country." Jeff Wentworth stated on May 9, 2012 in a TV ad.: Says he "restored prayer and the pledge in our schools." Newt Gingrich stated on January 21, 2012 in remarks after winning the South Carolina Republican presidential primary: Says a federal judge in San Antonio "issued a ruling that … not only could the students not pray at their graduation, if they used the word ‘benediction,’ the word ‘invocation,’ the word ‘God,’ asked the audience to stand or asked for a moment of silence, he would put the superintendent in jail." George LeMieux stated on October 5, 2011 in a video on a website: "The Christian Coalition gave (Adam) Hasner an F." Glenn Beck stated on January 31, 2011 in his radio program: Many of the 9/11 conspirators came from the Muslim Brotherhood, including Osama bin Laden, Ayman Zawahiri and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Alan Grayson stated on September 25, 2010 in a TV ad.: Says Daniel Webster wants to make divorce illegal, even for abused wives.
Facebook posts stated on March 27, 2022 in a post: "JUST IN: The Vatican has invited Chelsea Clinton, Dr. Fauci, New Age figure Deepak Chopra and the CEOs of Moderna and Pfizer to speak at a May conference focusing on 'health' and the 'soul.'"
Facebook posts stated on February 20, 2022 in a public Facebook group: Photos show “Ukrainian Christians pray outdoors, in the snow, for their country in this phase of war danger.”
Facebook posts stated on October 31, 2021 in a Facebook post: "Atheists are prohibited from holding office in 8 states.”
Xavier Becerra stated on February 24, 2021 in statements at a confirmation hearing: “I have never sued a nun — any nuns.”
Facebook posts stated on June 29, 2020 in a Facebook post: Black Lives Matter demonstrators attack “elderly man wearing oxygen.”
Donald Trump stated on September 24, 2019 in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly: "80% of the world’s population lives in countries where religious liberty is in significant danger or even completely outlawed."
Matt Flynn stated on August 8, 2018 in a candidates forum: Says he was "not part of transferring" any priests accused of sexual abuse.
Bloggers stated on July 19, 2018 in a blog post: "Satanic leader confesses to sacrificing 675 children 'gifted' to him by doctors."
Bloggers stated on July 12, 2018 in a blog post: "Republicans vote to make it legal nationwide to ban gays and lesbians from adopting."
Mike Pence stated on May 12, 2018 in a speech at Hillsdale College: "Religion in America isn’t receding. It’s just the opposite. Faith is gaining new life across America every day."
James Lankford stated on September 25, 2017 in a press conference: "The First Amendment’s the First Amendment. It goes start to finish. We can’t say to one football coach you’re fired if you kneel in silent prayer at the end of the game, but to a player, if you kneel in protest to a game, you’re celebrated."
Hillary Clinton stated on October 20, 2016 in a speech at the Alfred E. Smith Memorial Dinner: In 1928 "school boards sent home letters with children saying that if Al Smith is elected president, you will not be allowed to have or read a Bible."
Jerry Brown stated on July 27, 2016 in a speech at the Democratic National Convention.: Says Indiana Gov. Mike Pence "denies that there's such a thing as evolution."
Vicki Saporta stated on May 9, 2016 in an episode of "Full Frontal with Samantha Bee": "There are more than twice as many (crisis pregnancy centers) as there are legitimate abortion providers in the United States."
Jeb Bush stated on November 24, 2015 in a radio interview in New Hampshire: Says there are "ample means" to "tell when someone is a Christian in the Middle East ... by name, by where they’re born, their birth certificates."
Tammy Baldwin stated on September 23, 2015 in an interview: "The pope and Donald Trump and Tammy Baldwin all agree" on eliminating the "carried-interest" tax break.
Jeb Bush stated on June 15, 2015 in his announcement speech at Miami Dade College: Says Hillary Clinton "insists that when the progressive agenda encounters religious beliefs to the contrary, those beliefs ‘have to be changed.’ "
Pamela Geller stated on June 4, 2015 in an interview with Chris Cuomo: "In Muslim countries, under the Sharia, there is a death penalty for blaspheming Mohammad."
Scott Walker stated on April 1, 2015 in an interview: Says Bill Clinton signed a law "very similar to," and Barack Obama voted for a law "something like," Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Jeb Bush stated on March 30, 2015 in an interview with Hugh Hewitt: "Florida has a law like (Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act)."
Molly White stated on February 3, 2015 in an online statement: The group that organized Texas Muslim Capitol Day in Austin "was recently listed as one of 82 organizations designated as a terrorist group by the United Arab Emirates."
Bill Maher stated on June 13, 2014 in a "Real Time with Bill Maher" episode: "There are 278 Republicans in Congress. (With Eric Cantor's defeat), they are now all Christian and all white except for one black senator, who was appointed."
Barth Bracy stated on October 2, 2013 in a news release: Gov. Lincoln Chafee has imposed "a mandatory abortion fee" on all Rhode Islanders who buy health insurance through the state’s Obamacare exchange.
Phil Burress stated on June 26, 2013 in news story: "Every major religion is opposed to same-sex marriage."
Freedom From Religion Foundation stated on November 9, 2012 in an email: "Secular Americans are the fastest-growing religious identification demographic in this country."
Jeff Wentworth stated on May 9, 2012 in a TV ad.: Says he "restored prayer and the pledge in our schools."
Newt Gingrich stated on January 21, 2012 in remarks after winning the South Carolina Republican presidential primary: Says a federal judge in San Antonio "issued a ruling that … not only could the students not pray at their graduation, if they used the word ‘benediction,’ the word ‘invocation,’ the word ‘God,’ asked the audience to stand or asked for a moment of silence, he would put the superintendent in jail."
George LeMieux stated on October 5, 2011 in a video on a website: "The Christian Coalition gave (Adam) Hasner an F."
Glenn Beck stated on January 31, 2011 in his radio program: Many of the 9/11 conspirators came from the Muslim Brotherhood, including Osama bin Laden, Ayman Zawahiri and Khalid Sheikh Mohammed.
Alan Grayson stated on September 25, 2010 in a TV ad.: Says Daniel Webster wants to make divorce illegal, even for abused wives.