RantCrush Top 5: March 24, 2017

Oklahoma State Representative George Faught introduced a bill that would make it illegal to have an abortion even if the fetus has genetic abnormalities. When questioned about the bill, he was asked about making exceptions in cases of rape and incest. More specifically, Representative Cory Williams asked Faught if he considered rape and incest to be “the will of God.” Faught replied, “if you read the Bible, there’s actually a couple circumstances where that happened. The Lord uses all circumstances. I mean, you can go down that path, but it’s a reality unfortunately.” Faught went on to say that he believes God is sovereign and can use “anything and everything in someone’s life.” The comments caused outrage on social media, but the bill still passed the Oklahoma House. It will now go to the Oklahoma Senate.

A Republican politician said that rape and incest are part of God’s will during an abortion bill hearing. pic.twitter.com/hZvdwgSaEZ

— Mic (@mic) March 23, 2017

Emma Von Zeipel

Emma Von Zeipel is a staff writer at Law Street Media. She is originally from one of the islands of Stockholm, Sweden. After working for Democratic Voice of Burma in Thailand, she ended up in New York City. She has a BA in journalism from Stockholm University and is passionate about human rights, good books, horses, and European chocolate. Contact Emma at EVonZeipel@LawStreetMedia.com.