First Things Podcast

Fundamentalists in the Public Square

Feb 8, 2024
Exploring the ongoing presence of fundamentalists in the public square, challenging the belief of their withdrawal after the Scopes trial. How the repeal of prohibition marginalized evangelicals. The impact of prominent figures like Billy Sunday and Amy Simple McCherson. Examining the influence of H.L. Menken and evangelical newspapers during the Prohibition Era. Discussing the current state of evangelical political engagement and schools.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Myth of Fundamentalist Withdrawal
02:09 • 18min
3
The Impact of Prohibition and Marginalization of Fundamentalists
20:20 • 2min
4
Prominent Figures in the 19th and 20th Centuries
22:21 • 3min
5
The Influence of H.L. Menken and Evangelical Newspapers during the Prohibition Era
25:36 • 2min
6
Current State of Evangelical Political Engagement and Schools
27:11 • 2min