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Daniel K. Williams's book Gods Own Party: The Making of the Christian Right explores the emergence and rise of the Christian Right in the United States, showing how a religious movement became a powerful political force in the country. Williams traces the history of the Christian Right from its roots in early 20th-century Protestant fundamentalism to its central role in contemporary American politics. He argues that the rise of the Christian Right was driven by a number of factors, including a backlash against theological and cultural liberalism, fears of communism during the Cold War, opposition to the civil rights movement, and cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s, such as the Sexual Revolution and the feminist movement. The book describes the formation of important Christian Right organizations such as the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), the Moral Majority, and the Christian Coalition, and examines the impact of influential figures such as Billy Graham, Jerry Falwell, and Pat Robertson on American politics. Williams demonstrates how the Christian Right has managed to mobilize millions of evangelicals and influence the political agenda of the Republican Party, especially on issues such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and education. The book provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of the Christian Right and its influence on American politics, revealing a complex and multifaceted movement that continues to play an important role in contemporary political debate.
Daniel K. Williams's book Gods Own Party: The Making of the Christian Right explores the emergence and rise of the Christian Right in the United States, showing how a religious movement became a powerful political force in the country. Williams traces the history of the Christian Right from its roots in early 20th-century Protestant fundamentalism to its central role in contemporary American politics. He argues that the rise of the Christian Right was driven by a number of factors, including a backlash against theological and cultural liberalism, fears of communism during the Cold War, opposition to the civil rights movement, and cultural shifts of the 1960s and 1970s, such as the Sexual Revolution and the feminist movement. The book describes the formation of important Christian Right organizations such as the National Association of Evangelicals (NAE), the Moral Majority, and the Christian Coalition, and examines the impact of influential figures such as Billy Graham, Jerry Falwell, and Pat Robertson on American politics. Williams demonstrates how the Christian Right has managed to mobilize millions of evangelicals and influence the political agenda of the Republican Party, especially on issues such as abortion, LGBTQ+ rights, and education. The book provides a detailed analysis of the evolution of the Christian Right and its influence on American politics, revealing a complex and multifaceted movement that continues to play an important role in contemporary political debate.