President Donald Trump read 2 Chronicles during a livestreamed Bible marathon from the Oval Office, reviving a verse many associate with America as a Christian nation. Supporters see spiritual unity, while critics argue it turns scripture into a political signal—intensifying religious and cultural divides across the country.
A proposed California bill targeting caste discrimination has met fierce backlash, with opponents arguing it is unnecessary and risks infringing free speech and religious freedom. They claim caste is tightly linked to religious practices and that existing anti-discrimination laws already cover most cases. Yet past lawsuits in California show employers have faced allegations of caste discrimination.
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