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Related: About this forumChristians 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
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trotsky
(49,533 posts)1. "You're not a Christian - I am!"
"No you're not - I am!"
Let me know how that works out.
IronLionZion
(45,258 posts)2. They are also encouraging unwanted pregnancies, and abortions.
Ilsa
(61,675 posts)3. but but but our religious-contraception beliefs are SINCERE!!!
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)4. Meh, Asian/black/brown babies don't count
Only white 'merican babies are preshus!
cbayer
(146,218 posts)5. There is so much hypocrisy around this case that it is almost laughable.
I believe they will pay the price though.