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Common Ground with Jane Whitney

Do Evangelicals Get A Bum Rap?

Season 5 Episode 502

After a presidential campaign where evangelicals backed a twice-divorced casino mogul convicted of sexual assault, Christians are accused of having sold their souls for political gain. It’s caused a firestorm on religion’s place in the public square that is roiling both the political and judicial landscapes. This program explores faith, politics, and power in America.

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