Alabama calls this a gift from God.

America has far too many Christian politicians who think our country should be governed according to their religious beliefs. Forget the fact that this country was based on separation of church and state. Forget the fact that Christianity is just magical thinking based on a Johnny-come-lately collection of fables. Forget the fact that there are many other even older religions who might want a piece of the superstition pie. And just accept that religion is unproven, divisive, and distracting from the real problems that come with science and nature. The latest madness is that the State of Alabama (surprising nobody) are pushing back against the new Environmental Protection Agency standards limiting carbon emissions from coal-fire plants. Why? Because they feel that the policy flouts the Almighty's will by regulating a God-given resource. See, Christians can twist religion any way they want to suit their needs. You'll notice that they didn't agree with the limits because it would make God's green earth greener, more beautiful, and more fruitful. When you invent a god who will never speak for himself, you can get him to endorse anything.