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November 13, 2005
Questioning the Christian Right's presence in politics
The BBC's religion program discusses the growth of the Christian evangelical movement in American politics in its program on Saturday, but with a decided twist from most European treatments.
It begins with a look at the infamous Pat Robertson comments directed at Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, and how he was left in the cold thereafter. It then notes how various missionary groups and nonprofits have been unable to assume traction on foreign policy issues ranging from support for Israel to military intervention in Darfur.
In the end, according to the reporter,
The American government may still value the sentiments of a strong partner in its base, but it is clear that its security concerns, both domestic and otherwise, are not telephoned in by the 700 Club as previously thought.
Posted November 13, 2005 11:16 PM
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