The decision by Christian nationalists to reject clear and compelling scientific evidence has consequences. When people attend large religious gatherings without taking any sensible precautions such as wearing masks and engaging in social distancing, they can become infected and then later spread the sickness in their larger communities.

Trump and DeVos have been pushing various types of voucher plans and other schemes to funnel massive amounts of tax aid to private schools – most of which are religious – for years

These rulings, taken in conjunction with a decision last week in which the Supreme Court greatly hindered the ability of states to restrict taxpayer funding of private religious schools, show a court that has embraced a dangerous interpretation of religious freedom