With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America

From the "Christian anti-Communism" of the '50s to the sophisticated politics of the Christian Coalition today, evangelical Christians have slowly but steadily re-shaped the context of mainstream American politics and culture. Using rare archival footage and candid interviews, "With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America" chronicles the conservative Christian political movement.

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Ended

Original Name

With God on Our Side: The Rise of the Religious Right in America

First Air Date

September 27, 1996

Last Air Date

November 1, 1996

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Lumiere Productions

Networks

PBS

S01E06

God's Armies: 1989-

While George Bush strains to win their trust, Religious Right leaders turn to a new crusade: building a true grassroots power structure from the ashes of the Robertson campaign. The fruit of their efforts, the Christian Coalition, is now one of the most politically adept membership organizations ever. Yet many inside the movement question if, in gaining power in the secular world, conservative Christians have lost their evangelical soul. This final episode lays bare the struggle for the future of the Religious Right — and of America.

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