Pat Robertson "God hates smart alecs"

US Christian evangelist Pat Robertson has told a Pennsylvania town not to ask for God's help if disaster strikes after it voted against teaching intelligent design.

Pat Robertson told his TV show that the town had turned its back on God.
"I'd like to say to the good citizens of Dover: If there is a disaster in your area, don't turn to God, you just rejected Him from your city."

Hopefully theological theory this jaw-droppingly stupid will help Christians with a little common sense to prevail over a whole new brand of idiocy stalking the pulpit. If not, then you're welcome to this barking madness. We'll be at the back reading books, designing circuit boards, telescopes and the like. The world of religion can go hurtling into the dark ages. Enjoy

Last summer Mr Robertson called for the assassination of Venezuelan Present Hugo Chavez, who is a vocal critic of President George W Bush.