Jesus and John Wayne Episode 2: Culture Warriors (The ‘70s - ‘80s)
Jul 2, 2021
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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.
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.
Evangelicals demonstrated a willingness to compromise values for perceived higher causes, notably in supporting controversial figures.
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.
Evangelical Shifts in Focus from Cold War to Family Values
Evangelicals moved from Cold War fears to emphasizing family values, linking communism to threats against traditional family structures.
Evangelicals' Concerns about Gender Roles and Social Hierarchy
Evangelicals reinforced patriarchal family structures in response to perceived threats to authority, highlighting the importance of maintaining God-ordained gender roles.
Christian Reconstructionism and Influence on Evangelical Politics
Christian Reconstructionism, through figures like Rush Doonie, shaped evangelical politics by advocating for strict adherence to biblical authority and hierarchical social structures.
Selective Adherence to Law and Order in Evangelical Politics
Evangelicals displayed selective adherence to law and order, supporting figures like Oliver North even when they violated the law, showcasing a willingness to compromise values for perceived higher causes.
Calvin University history professor Kristin Kobes Du Mez joins Skye Jethani to continue discussing her bestselling book, "Jesus & John Wayne." In this episode, they discuss how evangelicalism fought to maintain traditional authority structures in the home and society, except when those authority structures didn't fit their own political interests which ultimately led to the rise of the Religious Right. Part 1 - Feminism and Family Values (2:18) Part 2 - Reconstructionism and the Religious Right (29:13)
Jesus & John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation: https://amzn.to/3l6mkH
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