The Evangelical’s Water Breaks
The birth of evangelicals becoming forerunner in American politics starts with the crisis of Watergate and Honor America Day. Evangelical’s like Billy Graham started to come out of the framework and push Americans to bolster their love for Christ. The first day of Honor America Day, Billy gave a speech where he stated, “Let the world know” This speech became the impetus for the silent majority in America to become politically involved. This sparked changes in the white house such as; the …show more content…
Afterwards, Evangelical’s came together to fight against abortions during the Roe v Wade decision. Then Christianity began spreading to everyone through contemporary Christian music and Megachurches’. The essence of Christianity in America was never at question; it was only the involvement and the outward expression that became questioned in the 1960’s. Since then evangelicals have never missed an opportunity to advance the Christian political agenda. Steven Miller created a fantastic insight into the evangelical age in America. It can be shown by the presidency of Bush, and the fight back of Obama’s policies that evangelicals will continue to be a force that spearhead the needs of all Christians. It is truly humbling to see that Christ is continuing to thrive in