Category Archives: Religion

What the Hobby Lobby Ruling Means for America – The New York Times

Posted on April 2, 2020 by David K.

If the court follows the logic of its Hobby Lobby decision in the decades to come, it’s not so hard to imagine a job market where people must interview employers about their religious and political views. Or where people who … Continue reading →

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Joaquin Phoenix Thanks Oscar Crowd for ‘Second Chance’: ‘I’ve Been Selfish, I’ve Been Cruel’

Posted on February 10, 2020 by David K.

Joaquin Phoenix accepted his best actor award for “Joker” with a speech that touched on racism, animal rights and his own ability to change. “I’ve been a scoundrel in my life. I’ve been selfish, I’ve been cruel at times, hard … Continue reading →

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Why white evangelicals are so hostile to immigration – Vox

Posted on September 13, 2019 by David K.

The Bible contains numerous passages that seem to straightforwardly exhort care for the poor, immigrants, and refugees. Isaiah 10, for example, sees God excoriating those who “turn aside the needy from justice and to rob the poor of my people … Continue reading →

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