Bad Faith

In "Bad Faith: Race and the Rise of the Religious Right," Randall Balmer uncovers the hidden history of the Religious Right's origins, revealing its roots in racial segregation rather than abortion.

Challenging the widely accepted narrative, Balmer demonstrates how the movement emerged to defend segregated Christian schools in the face of desegregation efforts.

Drawing on firsthand accounts and historical evidence, he exposes the uncomfortable truth behind the Religious Right's political mobilization.

The book dissects the strategies employed by influential figures to unite evangelicals around the cause of maintaining racial segregation.

Balmer’s meticulous research reinterprets a pivotal moment in American history, urging readers to reconsider the motivations driving religious activism in the political arena.