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Jesus and John Wayne Episode 2: Culture Warriors (The ‘70s - ‘80s)

The Holy Post

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God-Ordained Authority and Evangelical Politics

Exploration of how Romans 13 is used by evangelical figures to justify political stances, addressing selective application of God-ordained authority. Discussion on Jerry Falwell's shift into politics and evangelical involvement in societal issues like desegregation, feminism, and law enforcement. Analysis of conservative evangelical responses through historical examples such as Oliver North's role in the Iran-Contra scandal and contrasting perspectives on loyalty and law.

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