the new christian right Flashcards
What is the New Christian Right movement?
A conservative fundamentalist Protestant movement that aims to take America ‘back to God’ and promote Christian values in public policies and society.
What are some goals of the New Christian Right?
To ban sex education in schools and make abortion, homosexuality, gay marriage, and divorce illegal.
What family structure does the New Christian Right promote?
The traditional nuclear family and traditional gender roles.
How has media influenced the New Christian Right?
Ideas and beliefs about the movement have become high profile due to media coverage, campaigns, and the influence of presidents such as Trump.
What does Bruce describe the New Christian Right as?
A failed movement for change.
Why has the New Christian Right not achieved its aim according to Bruce?
Due to the liberal and democratic values of most Americans.
What do surveys show about American attitudes towards the New Christian Right?
Most Americans are unwilling to accept other people’s definitions of how they should live their lives.
What are the two reasons for the New Christian Right’s lack of success?
- Difficulty cooperating with other religious groups
- Lack of widespread support and criticism from freedom of choice advocates.
What do feminists argue about the New Christian Right?
It oppresses women and takes away their choices, with outdated views on family and gender roles.
What do Marxists argue about the New Christian Right?
It worsens class inequalities and focuses on individualism while ignoring larger issues such as poverty.
How does the New Christian Right compare with the civil rights movement?
Both suggest that to achieve success, you need to include religion.
What does the New Christian Right need to connect with to be successful?
Mainstream beliefs about democracy, equality, and religious freedom.
