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UrbScotty

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Tue Jul 1, 2014, 02:12 PM Jul 2014

Christians Call Out Hobby Lobby For Hypocrisy

The arts and crafts retailer Hobby Lobby proudly touts itself as a Christian company that puts people over profits. However, some staunch Christians say there's a gaping hole in that claim -- namely, China.

Products bearing "Made in China" labels are found all over the shelves at Hobby Lobby, evidence that some of its wares come from Chinese factories that have a reputation for labor rights violations and rock-bottom wages. Employees at these facilities often end up working grueling hours in prison-like conditions and never earn enough to escape poverty.

"You cannot call your business 'Christian' when arguing before the Supreme Court, and then set aside Christian values when you're placing a bulk order for cheap wind chimes," wrote Christian author and columnist Jonathan Merritt in a recent article for The Week.

Hobby Lobby remains quiet about its dealings in China. The company did not respond to requests for a list of Chinese factories it does business with, and did not provide information about what percentage of its merchandise comes from China.


http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/07/01/hobby-lobby-christian_n_5545618.html?ncid=fcbklnkushpmg00000013&ir=Politics
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Christians Call Out Hobby Lobby For Hypocrisy (Original Post) UrbScotty Jul 2014 OP
"You're not a Christian - I am!" trotsky Jul 2014 #1
They are also encouraging unwanted pregnancies, and abortions. IronLionZion Jul 2014 #2
but but but our religious-contraception beliefs are SINCERE!!! Ilsa Jul 2014 #3
Meh, Asian/black/brown babies don't count BrotherIvan Jul 2014 #4
There is so much hypocrisy around this case that it is almost laughable. cbayer Jul 2014 #5

cbayer

(146,218 posts)
5. There is so much hypocrisy around this case that it is almost laughable.
Wed Jul 2, 2014, 02:54 AM
Jul 2014

I believe they will pay the price though.

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