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Evangelicals - From Faith to Power
Evangelicals in Power
By the 1970s, the secularization of society had become Evangelicals’ main obsession.
The World Crusade
Evangelical Christianity has extended to all spheres of society, bringing leaders like Donald Trump and Jair Bolsonaro to power. From the Cold War to the present day, the series Evangelicals - From Faith to Power traces the extraordinary rise of the movement on all continents, mapping its growing influence in religious, social and political arenas.
The World Crusade
Season 1 Episode 1 | 52m 23s | CC
Nowadays, close to 700 million people identify as Evangelicals. How did this Christian movement gain so much religious and political influence in the second half of the 20th century? Discover how legendary preacher Billy Graham, the architect of worldwide evangelization, and his far more radical successors, succeeded in bringing their societal agenda - and candidates - to power.
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