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220: BEST OF: Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism

The Al Franken Podcast

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Evangelical Beliefs in Transition

This chapter explores the evolving nature of evangelical beliefs, particularly the direct relationship between individuals and God, with a focus on personal transformation and the complexities of the term 'evangelical' in modern politics. It examines the historical and current influences of evangelical voters within the Republican Party, drawing contrasts between past and present figures and their beliefs. The chapter also reflects on personal experiences that reveal the deep ties to church communities amidst political division and the unsettling shift in rhetoric within evangelical circles.

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