Weekly Roundup: Religion, Roe, and What's Next

Straight White American Jesus · May 7, 2022 · 6m

In the wake of news that Roe v. Wade will likely be overturned, Brad and Dan begin this episode with a history of how evangelicals have transformed on the issue of abortion. In the 1960s and 1970s many evangelical pastors, theologians, and politicians were in favor of abortion in many cases and without too many restrictions. This changed when political operatives began to use abortion as a wedge issue that could give them control of the GOP--and the country as a whole. They then discuss what this looks like in states and communities across the country. There are already bills up for debate…