The Christian right frequently exploits accusations of religious persecution to distract from the consequences of their political actions, particularly those related to the Trump administration and its policies. When anti-racism activists protested a church with ties to ICE, the church leadership and its allies falsely portrayed the event as an act of religious oppression. This response, along with the church’s promotion of controversial teachings, revealed a concerning trend of prioritizing their right to avoid criticism over addressing the impact of their actions on marginalized communities, as demonstrated by their opposition to criticism of ICE’s operations. The article suggests this narrative serves to shield the church from scrutiny, emphasizing that religious freedom should not be a barrier to questioning a church’s teachings, especially when those teachings promote or enable harm to others.
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Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the conservative legal group, has significantly increased its global spending on campaigns, aiming to export its values beyond the US. ADF International’s annual report indicated successes in European courts, with the group focusing on cases involving religious freedom and perceived persecution. The group is replicating its US strategy by supporting individual cases involving Christians and elevating them to higher courts. Critics like True North Research express concern, suggesting ADF uses religious freedom to undermine equal rights, as demonstrated by the group’s involvement in cases across multiple countries, including Finland and the UK.
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Being a fan of Dolly Parton is not merely about enjoying her music or admiring her talent. It goes far beyond that. Dolly represents something much bigger and much more profound. She embodies kindness, generosity, honesty, and genuine love for humanity. She is a national treasure, an American icon, and above all, a beacon of light in this dark and tumultuous world.
So, when I see the GOP and the Christian right launching attacks on Dolly, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of disappointment and frustration. How could anyone in their right mind go after someone as universally beloved and respected as Dolly Parton?… Continue reading
Hobby Lobby-funded Jesus Super Bowl ads can’t hide the hate that fuels the Christian right. It’s truly astonishing to witness the amount of money Hobby Lobby spends on ads promoting a message that they themselves do not embody. These ads seem to be more for their own self-assurance rather than for the benefit of others. It’s important to remember that this is the same company that financed the ISIS caliphate in Iraq by purchasing smuggled antiquities. The founders of Hobby Lobby have been involved in shady activities before, so it’s not surprising that they would use advertising as a way to manipulate and deceive.… Continue reading
Shame and Tax: The Case Against Pro-ICE Churches
The Christian right frequently exploits accusations of religious persecution to distract from the consequences of their political actions, particularly those related to the Trump administration and its policies. When anti-racism activists protested a church with ties to ICE, the church leadership and its allies falsely portrayed the event as an act of religious oppression. This response, along with the church’s promotion of controversial teachings, revealed a concerning trend of prioritizing their right to avoid criticism over addressing the impact of their actions on marginalized communities, as demonstrated by their opposition to criticism of ICE’s operations. The article suggests this narrative serves to shield the church from scrutiny, emphasizing that religious freedom should not be a barrier to questioning a church’s teachings, especially when those teachings promote or enable harm to others.
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US Christian Group’s Global Push Sparks Outrage and Accusations of Colonialism
Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF), the conservative legal group, has significantly increased its global spending on campaigns, aiming to export its values beyond the US. ADF International’s annual report indicated successes in European courts, with the group focusing on cases involving religious freedom and perceived persecution. The group is replicating its US strategy by supporting individual cases involving Christians and elevating them to higher courts. Critics like True North Research express concern, suggesting ADF uses religious freedom to undermine equal rights, as demonstrated by the group’s involvement in cases across multiple countries, including Finland and the UK.
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“False gospel”: The new GOP attack on Dolly Parton is a tactic borrowed from the Christian right
Being a fan of Dolly Parton is not merely about enjoying her music or admiring her talent. It goes far beyond that. Dolly represents something much bigger and much more profound. She embodies kindness, generosity, honesty, and genuine love for humanity. She is a national treasure, an American icon, and above all, a beacon of light in this dark and tumultuous world.
So, when I see the GOP and the Christian right launching attacks on Dolly, I cannot help but feel a deep sense of disappointment and frustration. How could anyone in their right mind go after someone as universally beloved and respected as Dolly Parton?… Continue reading
Hobby Lobby-funded Jesus Super Bowl ads can’t hide the hate that fuels the Christian right
Hobby Lobby-funded Jesus Super Bowl ads can’t hide the hate that fuels the Christian right. It’s truly astonishing to witness the amount of money Hobby Lobby spends on ads promoting a message that they themselves do not embody. These ads seem to be more for their own self-assurance rather than for the benefit of others. It’s important to remember that this is the same company that financed the ISIS caliphate in Iraq by purchasing smuggled antiquities. The founders of Hobby Lobby have been involved in shady activities before, so it’s not surprising that they would use advertising as a way to manipulate and deceive.… Continue reading