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That’s because it got wrapped up in right wing politics. It used to be evangelicals were equally likely from both parties. Then Regan courted them and the rest
by azinman2 3y ago
That’s because it got wrapped up in right wing politics. It used to be evangelicals were equally likely from both parties. Then Regan courted them and the rest is history.
- UncleOxidant 3y agoIndeed. Jimmy Carter was (is) an Evangelical. They turned their back on their own to go after Reagan.
- QuercusMax 3y agoWay earlier than that - once Constantine claimed to have seen a cross and heard God saying "In hoc signo vinces" (Under this sign you will conquer), Christianity was forever connected with Empire.