evangelical influence

Faith-based political power

Evangelical influence refers to the impact of evangelical Christianity on politics, culture, and public life.

In American contexts, it typically describes the organized political power of conservative Protestant Christians, particularly regarding social issues like abortion, education, and marriage: Evangelical influence shaped the Republican platform.

The phrase often carries a critical undertone when used by those outside the movement.

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gospel · pro-life movement · faith-based films · bible · Sunday school · voting blocs · theology · grassroots mobilization · judicial appointments · megachurches · disaster relief · lobbying groups · homeschooling · social conservatism · culture war · religious right · eschatology · prosperity gospel

Opposites
religious vs. secular power

evangelical influencesecularism

Separation of faith, state

separation of church and state · secular humanism · secularization · anticlericalism · irreligion

religious tradition/worldview

evangelical influenceliberation theology

Religious movement championing the marginalized

liberal Christianity · Catholic influence · religious pluralism

social/political orientation

evangelical influenceprogressive movement

Effort toward social advancement

religious left · civil rights activism · LGBTQ advocacy · counterculture movement · New Left

Family

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