Is There a Difference Between Scriptural Interpretation and Tax Reform?

i was struck by one particular anecdote about bible study that had started with a reflection on bit of old testament scripture, and then ended up with a kind of reflection on a tax reform bill. Many of the respondents that i met with participated in large churches where there was a offshoot om hallways and small rooms where bible studies would take place before the main service. There's this fabulous book called prophets and patriots, where ruth bronstein did this incredible ethnography of how conservative groups and progressive groups interact and engage with religion. It's different, right? It's a focus on the direct text verses and pathetic listening,. And story telling. If you're coming to religion with this direct understanding