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“Whatever else the religious Right may be, it is a bonanza for its opponents... Reports of the great terror that is upon us are raising millions of dollars in fund appeals by Planned Parenthood, the American Civil Liberties Union, the National Organization for Women, Norman Lear's People for the American Way, and others who claim to believe that the religious Right is the greatest peril to American democracy since Joe McCarthy.”

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Piety and politics: evangelicals and fundamentalists confront the world

Piety and politics delves into the complex relationship between religious beliefs and political activism among evangelicals and fundamentalists. The book analyzes the historical and contemporary contexts in which these groups have confronted societal issues, providing insights into their motivations, strategies, and impacts on public discourse. more

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Richard John Neuhaus
Richard John Neuhaus

Richard John Neuhaus (May 14, 1936 - January 8, 2009) was an influential American writer, theologian, and public intellectual. His commentary and writing on religious, political, and social issues had a profound impact on American public discourse. more

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