The Holy Post

Episode 223: How Did We Get Here? A History of the Religious Right

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Oct 25, 2016
Christian Taylor joins for a captivating exploration of the religious right's history. They discuss how black and white Christians have shifted political allegiances over the decades. The conversation highlights pivotal moments like the Scopes Monkey Trial and the implications of desegregation, revealing the complex evolution of evangelical identities. Listeners will be intrigued by the contrasting approaches of influential figures, as well as the younger generation's more compassionate and less partisan perspective on politics.
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ANECDOTE

Cubs Game

  • Skye Jethani and Phil Vischer's mothers watched a Cubs game together at an Irish bar.
  • Phil and Christian discuss attending future Cubs games.
ANECDOTE

Super Bowl Parade

  • Christian Taylor attended the Bears Super Bowl parade with his young children.
  • They sat on dumpsters because it was crowded, creating a lasting memory.
ADVICE

Workplace Coercion

  • If your boss mandates wearing purple to support a cause you disagree with, tell them it violates the First Amendment.
  • Frame your objection as protecting workplace neutrality, not opposing the cause itself.
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