The Lost Cultural Influence of the Religious Left with Lane Davis | Episode 265
Church and Main Podcast VideosJanuary 16, 202600:54:25

The Lost Cultural Influence of the Religious Left with Lane Davis | Episode 265

Lane Davis, an ordained minister and assistant professor of Church History, unpacks his insightful article, "How the Religious Left Ceded Power to the Religious Right." We explore Lane's journey from pastoral ministry to academia and discuss the historical decline of liberal Christianity's political influence. Lane reflects on pivotal moments, such as Pete Buttigieg’s candidacy, and critiques the assertion of a liberal Christianity resurgence under Biden. We analyze the historical dominance of mainline Protestantism, the rise of evangelical conservatism, and the existential crisis facing liberal churches today.



How the Religious Left Ceded Political Power to the Religious Right (https://thedispatch.com/newsletter/dispatch-faith/religious-left-religious-right/)



America’s Vanishing Church (https://www.thefp.com/p/americas-vanishing-church?r=1aumk&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web)



 



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