The Effects of Political and Demographic Variables on Christian Coalition Scores

Authors

Tricia Dailey '96, Illinois Wesleyan University

Abstract

One of the most interesting phenomena in American politics is the recent rise of the Christian right. First termed the "Moral Majority" by Jerry Falwell in the late 1970s, the Christian Right has undergone a name and a leader change. The Christian Coalition is currently led by Pat Robertson who seeks to continue much of the early work pioneered by the Moral Majority. The Moral Majority sought to reintroduce Christian principles into the political sphere. The Christian Coalition focuses on continuing these efforts in an attempt to reverse "the moral decay that threatens our great nation" (Christian Coalition, 1996).

Recommended Citation

Dailey '96, Tricia (1996) "The Effects of Political and Demographic Variables on Christian Coalition Scores," Res Publica - Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 1
Available at: https://digitalcommons.iwu.edu/respublica/vol1/iss1/6