All articles tagged with #evangelical christianity
The article reports on a memorial event for Charlie Kirk held in Lima, Peru, where attendees from poor neighborhoods were bused in, highlighting how Kirk's image is used as a political tool abroad, despite many attendees being unfamiliar with him, illustrating the international reach of American political and religious influence.
Charlie Kirk's memorial service emphasized a shift towards a more evangelical Christian message within conservative politics, galvanizing the religious right and reinforcing Kirk's legacy as a prophet for revival, with high-profile speakers and a large turnout reflecting the movement's momentum.
Pat Robertson, the celebrity minister who died on Thursday, envisioned a nation where conservative Christian values reigned in the halls of power. He built a media empire and openly sought to leverage his popularity among evangelicals to influence government and the culture. Although he failed to channel his evangelistic popularity into Republican political might when he ran for president in 1988, the alliance between evangelical Christianity and Republican politics has fused, even as America has grown increasingly secular. Robertson's legacy has left a mixed impact on conservative Christianity's political successes and influence in culture.