Chapter
The Formation of the Christian Right
56:12 - 1:02:20 (06:08)
The leaders of the Christian right framed issues such as pornography bans and segregation as defense of the family, polarizing liberals and turning them into enemies of the traditional family in the eyes of millions of voters.
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The birth of the religious right is closely linked with Bob Jones University's desire to maintain a racist school environment, which was highlighted when the IRS began questioning the racial policies implemented in church-affiliated segregation academies, including Lynchburg Christian school run by Jerry Falwell.
56:12 - 57:43 (01:31)
Summary
The birth of the religious right is closely linked with Bob Jones University's desire to maintain a racist school environment, which was highlighted when the IRS began questioning the racial policies implemented in church-affiliated segregation academies, including Lynchburg Christian school run by Jerry Falwell.
ChapterThe Formation of the Christian Right
EpisodePart One: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The admissions policy of a particular school in 1975 only allowed for the admission of married black people, due to the fear that unmarried black students might engage in interracial relationships with white students.
57:43 - 59:32 (01:49)
Summary
The admissions policy of a particular school in 1975 only allowed for the admission of married black people, due to the fear that unmarried black students might engage in interracial relationships with white students. The speaker also poses the idea that this policy may have been motivated by the wealth of the students, rather than their religious beliefs.
ChapterThe Formation of the Christian Right
EpisodePart One: Jerry Falwell: Founder of the Religious Right
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Christian right's leaders focused on defending the traditional family and connected it to opposition to abortion, feminism, and gay rights.
59:32 - 1:02:20 (02:48)
Summary
The Christian right's leaders focused on defending the traditional family and connected it to opposition to abortion, feminism, and gay rights. Their framing turned liberals into enemies of the family in the eyes of many voters.