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“The Council of Jerusalem (c. 49–50 AD) confirmed that Gentile converts to Christianity were not required to follow Jewish Law.”

Mostly True

The core historical point is correct: the Jerusalem council did not require Gentile converts to be circumcised or to keep the Mosaic Law in full. Acts 15 and major reference works consistently present that decision. But the wording is broader than the evidence, because the council still imposed four specific abstentions, so this was not a blanket removal of every law-related obligation.

“Pete Hegseth said that Mormons are not Christian.”

False

The evidence does not support the claim that Pete Hegseth said Mormons are not Christian. No reliable source in the record provides a direct quote or documented public statement from Hegseth saying this. The underlying controversy concerns a Defense Department classification error and scrutiny of beliefs associated with his church network, not a verified statement by Hegseth himself.

“Hoodoo is not a religion but a folk magical tradition that is practiced alongside Christianity or other belief systems.”

Mostly True

The claim captures the main reality of Hoodoo: it is widely described as African American folk magic or rootwork and is often practiced alongside Christianity. However, the wording is slightly too absolute because some credible scholars also classify Hoodoo as a religious, spiritual, or ancestral tradition. The everyday takeaway is still broadly correct, but the category label is contested.

“As of May 8, 2026, peer-reviewed scientific evidence proves the existence of the Abrahamic God as understood in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.”

False

No peer-reviewed scientific evidence, as of May 8, 2026, establishes or proves the existence of the Abrahamic God. The strongest sources say science has not produced such proof and is not methodologically equipped to verify a specific supernatural deity in the way the claim asserts. Materials arguing for God in the source list are mainly philosophical, theological, or apologetic rather than empirical scientific demonstrations.