But then they cite Scripture to justify lying, death threats or acts of violence.

"The truth is that God made the world, but didn't finish it," he says, citing Jewish scripture.

Acheson laid it on thick, citing Scripture in defense of a traitor.

Payne and other church elders promised the church members double their money back, citing Biblical scripture.

William Shakespeare wrote, "The devil can cite Scripture for his purpose."

Rather, they are citing Koranic scripture for their demands, hoping to beat the clerics at their own game.

The Church teaches that knowledge is of the Devil and guards against learning, citing Scripture as proof.

Many of the rituals in the pledging and activation ceremony cite Christian Scripture.

Ralph Reed's Creed The devil can cite scripture for his purpose.

He engaged in public speaking and debate, citing Christian scripture against slavery to a predominantly Christian legislative body.