The betrayal of rural America

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The betrayal of rural America

Rylan Hoots “fears God” and “keeps his commands” — but mostly he just loves his neighbours. Kitted out in boots, jeans and camo fleece, “How Great Thou Art” blaring from his boombox, the pastor waves at passing cars, pointing out the signs he’s hung nearby. “Jesus Christ,” says one. “This is the true God, and eternal life.” Together with a helper, flanked by a McDonald’s and a four-lane road, Hoots says he hopes to inspire what the ancient Greek…