Reflections on The Christian Right

Bullies in the Pulpit by  Randall Balmer
For much of American history, evangelicalism was aligned with progressive political causes, says American religious history professor Randall Balmer. Nineteenth-century evangelicals fought for the abolition of slavery, universal suffrage, and public education. But contemporary evangelicals have defaulted on this majestic legacy, embracing instead an agenda virtually indistinguishable from the Republican Party platform.

Born Again: The Christian Right Globalized  by Jen Butler, Director of Faith in Public Life - The Christian Right and Public Policy

Decoding the Religious Right by Randall Balmer
In this helpful appendix to his book, Thy Kingdom Come: How the Religious Right Distorts the Faith and Threatens America: An Evangelical's Lament, Randall Balmer lays out a glossary as an aid to understanding some of the rhetoric commonly used by the Religious Right

Is this Kind of Christianity Christian? - By Joan Chittister, OSB
Founder and executive director, Benetvision

Religious Right Watch from Americans United for the Separation of Church and State

Soulforce Issues Statement on Pat Robertson - June 10, 2009
Soulforce joins others in condemning the damaging and misguided comments of Pat Robertson, who recently linked homosexuality to sexual abuse by coaches, guidance counselors, and other male authority figures.

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