‘The Bible Belt’ has been used for a century to describe religion and politics in the South. But it captured just some of life in the region then – and doesn’t capture what’s going on today.
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The phrase ‘separation of church and state’ dates back to a letter from Thomas Jefferson to a Baptist congregation.
Churchgoers who think their religious leaders don’t believe humans are driving climate change are less likely to discuss it with fellow congregants or take action to mitigate the effects.
Some among the Baptist movement interpret the Resurrection as God’s response and commitment to liberating the poor and the oppressed.
Evangelist Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network has launched the first Christian 24-hour TV channel. History shows that missionary media has played a key role in providing information from around the world.
Americans have debated what it means to be Christian in politics throughout their history. Those debates continue today.
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Howard W. Hunter Chair of Mormon Studies, Claremont Graduate University
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Director of Undergraduate Studies & Assistant Professor, Religious Studies, Arizona State University
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Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow, Princeton Theological Seminary
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Associate Professor of Practical and Political Theologies, Starr King School for the Ministry
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Boston College
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Arizona State University
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Associate Professor of History, Augusta University