Bill Bright And The Christian Right

Question 1

Bill bright

Answer 1

William R “bill” bright (1921-2003) was an American evangelist (convert others to Christian faith). In 1951 he founded the ‘campus Crusade for Christ’ as a ministry for university students.
In 1952 he wrote ‘the four spiritual laws’.
In 1979 he produced the ‘Jesus film’.
He was awarded the templeton price for progress in religion.

Question 2

Jim Baker

Answer 2

American televangelist (promotes beliefs on television).
Former host of an evangelical program.
Former assemblies of God minster (churches).
Sex scandal led to his resignation from the ministry.

Question 3

Pat Robertson and the Christian coalition

Answer 3

American media mogul (controls media related companies), executive chairman (leadership of businesses), and a former southern Baptist minister, who generally supported Conservative Christian ideals.
Founder of major organisations such as ‘the Christian broadcasting network’.
Founded CCA - includes Baptists (50%), Protestants (25%), Catholics (16%), Pentecostals (10 -15%).
Educate Christians for effective political actions.

Question 4

Jerry farewell and the moral majority

Answer 4

American evangelical Southburn Baptist pastor, televangelist (used media to promote Christianity) and a conservative political commentator.
Founded the moral majority - this was a political organisation associated with the Christian rights and Republican Party, it mobilised Conservative Christians.