19. The Religious Right's Beginning: Jerry Falwell's Moral Majority

This Tim and April conversation delves into the life and legacy of Jerry Falwell, a pivotal figure in the rise of Christian nationalism and the Moral Majority. The hosts explore his early life, ministry, and the controversies surrounding his political involvement, particularly regarding civil rights and abortion. Chapters 03:04 The Rise of Christian Nationalism 09:03 Controversies and Moral Majority 15:10 The Shift to Abortion Politics 21:00 Impact on American Politics 32:56 The Legacy of Jerry Falwell and Political Rhetoric 46:03 The Teletubbies Controversy: A Symbol of Fear 53:43 The Consequences of Rhetoric: Impact on LGBTQ+ Community 01:01:40 The Evolution of Christian Nationalism: From Falwell to Trump ____________________________________________________ ⁠you'd like to support our work, you can DONATE here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Us On Instagram @thenewevangelicals Subscribe On YouTube @thenewevangelicals The New Evangelicals exists to support those who are tired of how evangelical church has been done before and want to see an authentic faith lived out with Jesus at the center. This show is produced by Josh Gilbert Media | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Joshgilbertmedia.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ We are committed to building a caring community that emulates the ways of Jesus by reclaiming the evangelical tradition and embracing values that build a better way forward. If you’ve been marginalized by your faith, you are welcome here. We’ve built an empathetic and inclusive space that encourages authentic conversations, connections and faith. Whether you consider yourself a Christian, an exvangelical, someone who's questioning your faith, or someone who's left the faith entirely, you are welcome here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices