Religious Fervor

Woman claims “God” directed her to shoot cars on I-10 in Florida during eclipse

God works in mysterious ways, or so they say. But shooting cars on I-10 during an eclipse in Florida? That seems a bit extreme, even for divine intervention. The news of Taylon Nichelle Celestine, a 22-year-old woman from Georgia claiming that “God” directed her to commit such a dangerous act, raises eyebrows and questions about the fine line between religious fervor and mental illness.

It’s not the first time we’ve heard such claims. Individuals attributing their actions to a higher power is not uncommon. However, it does make you wonder why “God” never seems to ask them to do something more benevolent.… Continue reading