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July 25, 326 AD

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 326 AD, Roman Emperor Constantine refused to carry out the traditional pagan sacrifices. This is believed to be due to Constantine’s personal aversion to the blood of the animals, which revolted him. He did not stop any of the other religious rites, such as those that honored Venus, as … Continue reading →

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March 2, 1789

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1789, Pennsylvania ended the prohibition of theatrical performances. Prior to this date, it was illegal to put on any kind of play (including that sinful wag Shakespeare) in Pennsylvania as the good Christians in charge of the government deemed them illicit and that they would lead to worship of … Continue reading →

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November 8, 392 AD

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 392 AD, Emperor Theodosius of Rome passed legislation prohibiting all pagan worship in the Roman Empire. When the uppercrust of Roman society came to Theodosius and asked if the banning of all pagan worship was also doing away with the drunken orgies, he let them know that as long … Continue reading →

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August 12, 1988

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1988 “The Last Temptation of Christ” opened in movie theaters across the United States. The negative publicity and outcry from conservative Christians actually caused more people to be tempted to go and see this movie than would have otherwise.

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July 24th, 1664

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com in 1664, wealthy non-church members in Massachusetts were given the right to vote. Apparently God and the government could trust wealthy men who didn’t go to church to pick the best candidate, but poor men who refused to go to church, well, they were just worthless and didn’t deserve a … Continue reading →

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May 23, 1618

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1618, The Thirty Years War began when three opponents of the Reformation were thrown through a window from the upper floors of the Hradcany Castle in Prague by a mob of Protestants. They fell 70 feet to the ground and surprisingly survived. This was known as the Second Defenestration … Continue reading →

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May 18, 1926

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1926, Evangelist Aimee Semple McPherson vanished while visiting a beach in Venice, CA. She reappeared a month later with the claim that she had been kidnapped. It was believed by the police that Mrs. McPherson had staged her kidnapping to promote her nationwide radio ministry, but they were never … Continue reading →

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May 10, 1933

Posted on May 10, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1933 the Nazis staged massive public book burnings in Germany. American churches thought it was such a good idea, they did their own book and phonograph burnings in the 1950s, 60s, 70s, and 80s.

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March 10, 1656

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1656 in the American colony of Virginia, suffrage was extended to all free men regardless of their religion including Catholics, but pagans, atheists, and worshipers of the Great Flying Spaghetti Monster were still barred from voting.

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February 10, 1535

Posted on February 10, 2014 by Joel Byers

On This Date in TWISTED-HISTORY.com! in 1535, twelve Anabaptists ran naked through the streets of Amsterdam to protest the Catholic Church’s stance on infant baptisms, the commingling of Church and State business and they stated that all Christians should practice non-violence, were anti-war, and everyone should return to a simpler, more peaceful life. This was … Continue reading →

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