Hobby Lobby won the landmark Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Supreme Court case (2014). Closes Sundays, plays Christian music, explicitly biblical mission. 88/100 Spiritually Safe.
Hobby Lobby won the landmark Burwell v. Hobby Lobby Supreme Court case in 2014 — a 5-4 ruling that closely-held corporations can refuse government mandates that violate their owners' sincere religious beliefs. The Green family refused to comply with the HHS mandate requiring coverage of contraceptives they considered abortifacients. This was a legal battle that reached the highest court in America, costing the company significant legal fees and public controversy.
Hobby Lobby closes every Sunday, plays Christian music in stores, and its mission statement explicitly references honoring God. Founder David Green's book More Than a Hobby details the Christian foundation of the company. One concern some Christians have noted: the Green family's Museum of the Bible project faced controversy over the acquisition of looted ancient manuscripts, resulting in settlements with the Department of Justice.
Hobby Lobby and Chick-fil-A are the two clearest examples of major American companies actively operating from Christian conviction at real cost and under real public pressure. Both have faced sustained boycotts while maintaining their positions. See our Christian Companies Guide for the full landscape.
GodlyScore evaluates media and public figures across nine biblical signal categories: profanity (Ephesians 4:29), sexual content (1 Corinthians 6:18), violence (Psalm 11:5), LGBT normalization (Romans 1:26-27), spiritual darkness (Ephesians 5:11), glorification of sin (Romans 1:32), deception mechanics (Proverbs 12:22), virtue strength (Philippians 4:8), and redemption arc. The score reflects not just whether content is present but how it's framed. Score: 88/100 Spiritually Safe.
See our Biblical Discernment Guide for the complete methodology. GotQuestions and the Gospel Coalition provide thorough evangelical analysis.