Christian Nationalism Appears to Be Gaining Momentum in GOP Politics

In June 1979, Jerry Falwell Sr., a flamboyant Baptist minister, announced his intention to build one of the most powerful political coalitions in American history. The “Moral Majority,” as it would later be called, not only played a key role in the election of Ronald Reagan… it also forged a bond between the Republican Party and Christian fundamentalist groups that continues to this day—a bond we see today manifested even in the nation’s highest court.” Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of political headlines, and insightful commentary and opinion. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, Meet the Press Daily, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House with Nicolle Wallace, The ReidOut, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and more. Connect with MSNBC online Visit msnbc.com: http://on.msnbc.com/Readmsnbc Subscribe to the MSNBC newsletter: http://link.msnbc.com/join/5ck/msnbc-daily-signup-youtube Find MSNBC on Facebook: http://on.msnbc.com/Likemsnbc Follow MSNBC on Twitter: http://on.msnbc.com/Followmsnbc Follow MSNBC on Instagram: http://on.msnbc.com/Instamsnbc #GOP #MoralMajority #MSNBC

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