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One Year Later

Are Evangelicals betraying their principles in pursuit of politics?

Evangelicals overwhelmingly backed President Trump in 2016 and remain among his most loyal followers. Prominent pastors offer frequent public praise of the president.

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KCRW placeholderBy Jennifer Rubin • Dec 5, 2017 • 1 min read

Evangelicals overwhelmingly backed President Trump in 2016 and remain among his most loyal followers. Prominent pastors offer frequent public praise of the president. This raises the troubling issue: Are Christian conservatives putting politics above religion? Are pastors more interested in becoming political players? And is any of this good for religious life in America?

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    Jennifer Rubin

    Washington Post

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    Quinn O'Toole

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    Katie Cooper

    Producer, 'One year Later'

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    Yael Even Or

    Producer, 'Press Play'

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    Robert Jones

    Public Religion Research Institute

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    Peter Wehner

    Ethics and Public Policy Center

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    Christianity Today

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