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Throughline June 23, 2022 50m

The Evangelical Vote (2019)

NPR

Summary

This transcript explores the complex identity of evangelical voters in U.S. politics, moving beyond the assumption that they are solely defined by their Republican affiliation. It highlights key theological tenets of evangelicalism, such as biblical literalism and the born-again experience mentioned in John 3, while contrasting them with the political label often applied to white evangelicals. The practical takeaway emphasizes understanding the historical forces, like John Nelson Darby's theological interpretations, that shaped this group into a significant political bloc.

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