I actually like some of Lady Gaga's music but that doesn't mean I have to like all of it. I also do not have to agree with what she does as an artist 100% of the time. I'm the same way with any other artist who's music I like. Don't take things personally. =P

Her wording is weird and does make the song seem like it's bashing the Bible at a quick listen. To anyone who's never read the Bible, I can also see where they would automatically think it's an anti-relgious song or something that's mocking religion even.

As for her being in a slump, I was thinking along the lines of her being overworked or something like that. It seems to me that she's just overwhelmed with everything since she's like all over the place all of the time. It seems like she just did not put as much effort into new songs and just came out with new material just to have something new out. Woman needs to go hide underground for a bit and take some time for herself or something.