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Trump announced a national Shabbat — and a giant celebration of Christianity the very next day

JL;DR SUMMARY In celebration of the 250th anniversary of the United States, President Trump highlighted religious aspects with Shabbat 250 and a significantly larger Christian event, Rededicate 250, raising questions about religious inclusivity. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Trump AdministrationJewish HeritageChristian NationalismChristian ValuesReligious InclusivityU.S. 250th CelebrationShabbat 250Rededicate 250American Religious HistoryJudeo Christian Narrative

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United States
"To celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, President Trump has announced several religious ceremonies."

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