There were always people eager for attention who were happy to confirm whatever explanation the reporters wanted, so long as he gave them their fifte… - Jim C. Hines

Every religion I’ve studied has laws or commandments against killing.
Historically, humanity has shown tremendous creativity in finding every possible loophole, rationalization, and justification to ignore these commandments.

We all know Pastor Tom Briggs is a walking skidmark in a bad suit, and his congregation is a stain on Christians everywhere….
Freedom of speech is easy when it’s speech we approve of. The true test of freedom is what we do when people like Briggs and his ilk mount their soapboxes and and show their asses to the world.
Fortunately, freedom of speech doesn’t mean freedom from mockery and other consequences.

Everywhere I go, I meet men like him," Riana muttered. "Follow them into Straum's lair or let them toss me into the dungeons. They offer you a choice between hells and expect you to thank them for it.