Elizabeth Palmer
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Elizabeth Palmer
@elizabooksann.bsky.social
Senior editor at the Christian Century, Lutheran pastor, book nerd.
Is anyone writing about how refugee resettlement done by faith-based religious nonprofits is actually a form of money laundering? Seems like the money is getting cleansed when it's moved out of big bank accounts and used to feed and house people who desperately need it.
February 11, 2025 at 9:41 PM
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January 31, 2025 at 3:09 PM
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I actually wish the media would stop using "DEI" and "diversity hiring" and just get to the essence of the thing and ask:

"Are you saying that this crash was caused by desegregating the races?"

And see what happens.
REPORTER: Are you saying this crash was somehow was the result of diversity hiring?

TRUMP: It just could have been
January 30, 2025 at 5:25 PM
In 2018, I asked Jimmy Carter what question he’d ask God first when they meet face to face. He replied, “I think I would be in a mode of thanksgiving.” I’m glad that he's now dwelling in eternal gratitude (and perhaps also asking God a few questions).

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Why Jimmy Carter is hopeful
“I look on my faith as a...
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December 29, 2024 at 11:45 PM