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James Patterson on MLK, Fulton Sheen, & Jerry Falwell

What do Martin Luther King Jr., Fulton Sheen, and Jerry Falwell have in common? Other than being religious figures in the 20th century, most folks might struggle to and an answer to that question. However, this week’s guess — Dr. James Patterson — explains what these charismatic figures have in common and how they are different. We focus on their religious and political foundations and how this played out in their mass media strategies.

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Jon Shields on Democratic Virtues & the Christian Right

Tags: abortion, Catholic Church, Christian Coalition, Christian Right, civil discourse, civil rights movement, clinic bombings, Jerry Falwell, John O'Keefe, Moral Majority, National Right to Life Committee, Operation Rescue, Pat Robertson, pro-life movement, Ralph Reed, Religious Right, same-sex marriage, sidewalk counseling, tea party movement

Prof. Jon A. Shields (Claremont McKenna College) examines whether the Christian Right conforms to norms of democratic deliberation and civil discourse. Our discussion covers the history of the pro-life movement, the rise of the Religious Right, and how those movements have changed over time. Prof. Shields offers evidence that Christian conservatives do, for the most part, enhance the democratic process contrary to popular opinion.

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