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Episode 14: Why Did American Christianity Change
How did a faith centered on loving your neighbor become so closely associated with political power and cultural conflict?
Jesus spoke constantly about caring for the poor, loving your enemies, welcoming the stranger, forgiving others, and warning about the dangers of wealth. Yet today, for many Americans, the public image of Christianity is dominated by culture wars, political loyalty, megachurches, and fierce ideological battles.
What happened?
In this episode, we trace the remarkable evolution of American Christianity, from the abolitionists who fought to end slavery, to the churches that…
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