The phrase “God told me to” has become the world’s most overused excuse for poor judgment, horrendous acts and pure nonsense. It’s a phrase that’s dictated presidential politics, led to the murder of loved ones, provoked self-mutilation, and, for those who’ve heard all the aforementioned and more, led to the belief that there’s no reason to believe. God’s words — or, at least, the idea of His words — have certainly helped and inspired many. But sometimes, as this slide show will show, the world would be a better place if the Lord kept His words to Himself.
This slide show was excerpted from the book, “God Made Me Do It: True Stories of the Worst Advice the Lord Has Ever Given to His Followers,” published by Sourcebooks.
