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What the Religious Right Got Wrong: Evangelicalism (1945 - 1960)

Truth Over Tribe: Christian Takes on Culture, News & Politics

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The Ideological Clash: God vs. Godlessness in the Cold War Era

Exploring the shift from defeating Germany in World War II to the fear of communism, this chapter discusses the intertwining of anti-communism, pro-God sentiment, and pro-America ideology in the 1950s. The threat of nuclear war, exemplified by the USSR's nuclear weapon, fueled fears and influenced religious beliefs about Armageddon.

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