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The Holy Post

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

Jul 2, 2021
Calvin University history professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez discusses how evangelicalism upheld traditional authority structures while also aligning with political interests, leading to the rise of the Religious Right. They explore feminism, reconstructionism, and the influence of Rush Duny on societal ideologies and politics.
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  • Evangelicals prioritized traditional family values while adapting authority structures to political interests.
  • Christian Reconstructionism influenced evangelical politics through calls for strict adherence to biblical authority.

Deep dives

The Influence of Evangelicalism on the American Presidential Election

Evangelicals supported a presidential candidate in 2016 despite controversial statements, highlighting the influence of evangelicalism on politics and society.

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