Chapter
The Complicated History of American Evangelical Christianity and Abortion
40:56 - 44:57 (04:00)
In this podcast episode, the historical link between evangelical Christianity and abortion is explored, revealing a complicated and surprising history of the topic prior to the 1973 Supreme Court ruling on Roe v. Wade, including the views of prominent evangelical leaders like Jerry Falwell.
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Jerry Falwell denied that the civil rights movement had any impact on his decision to integrate his church and school, framing it as a personal realization that segregation was evil, and not taught in the Bible.
40:56 - 42:12 (01:16)
Summary
Jerry Falwell denied that the civil rights movement had any impact on his decision to integrate his church and school, framing it as a personal realization that segregation was evil, and not taught in the Bible.
ChapterThe Complicated History of American Evangelical Christianity and Abortion
EpisodePart One: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The podcast delves into the history of how American Evangelical Christians thought about abortion prior to Roe v. Wade and how the landmark case established a woman's right to get an abortion.
42:12 - 44:02 (01:50)
Summary
The podcast delves into the history of how American Evangelical Christians thought about abortion prior to Roe v. Wade and how the landmark case established a woman's right to get an abortion. The discussion also includes the financial struggles of the school that Jerry Falwell headed.
ChapterThe Complicated History of American Evangelical Christianity and Abortion
EpisodePart One: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The speakers discuss their ability to empathetically view women as people despite not having a daughter, thanks to their exposure and interactions with women in their lives.
44:03 - 44:28 (00:25)
Summary
The speakers discuss their ability to empathetically view women as people despite not having a daughter, thanks to their exposure and interactions with women in their lives.
ChapterThe Complicated History of American Evangelical Christianity and Abortion
EpisodePart One: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The hosts clarify that Anderson, who is often referred to as a boy, is actually a girl.
44:28 - 44:57 (00:28)
Summary
The hosts clarify that Anderson, who is often referred to as a boy, is actually a girl. They also ask fans to stop asking them for pictures of Anderson as if she belonged to them.