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Tag Archives: National Association of Manufactures propaganda
An Apologist for Christian Capitalism: Charles Sligh Jr.
In recent decades it has become common knowledge that Grand Rapids is home to businesses and organizations that promote the idea that capitalism and christianity are good bedfellows. The poster-child for such a belief would have to be the founders … Continue reading
Grand Rapids People's History Project 