A feel-good deception: Rhee and the Willow Creek Church
Written by karoli for Crooks and Liars. Read the entire article here.
“If one were to paint a picture of StudentsFirst founder, Michelle Rhee, based upon her associations, what would emerge wouldn’t look much like anyone claiming to be a “liberal,” or a Democrat. After all, she’s cozied up with Florida governor Rick Scott to help destroy Florida public schools. Then did the same with Tennessee’s legislators to wreck theirs. She’s also an avowed enemy of organized labor, stepping out with Scott Walker to be honored by Betsy DeVos. Plus, her good buddy Joel Klein is Rupert Murdoch’s BFF.
Here’s a new contour to flesh out the picture: Rhee is slated to appear at Willow Creek Community Church’sGlobal Leadership Summit this week. And here’s something you need to know about Willow Creek Community Church. Willow Creek, while officially non-denominational, has theological roots reaching deeply into the Southern Baptist tradition. Because that might put off someone otherwise interested in attending their church,
