God in the Voting Booth: How American Religion Shapes the Politics of Both Republicans and Democrats

voting booths below a crucifix
October 30, 2024
4:00PM - 6:00PM
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2024-10-30 16:00:00 2024-10-30 18:00:00 God in the Voting Booth: How American Religion Shapes the Politics of Both Republicans and Democrats Religious controversies over abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and the content of children's education have polarized American politics for decades. But religion's influence on American politics is not confined to the political right; the Democratic Party has also been deeply shaped by religion. This lecture will examine both political parties' complicated historical relationship with religion and explore what that history means for our current political moment. A reception will follow. Details Faculty Club College of Arts and Sciences asccomm@osu.edu America/New_York public

Religious controversies over abortion, LGBTQ+ rights and the content of children's education have polarized American politics for decades. But religion's influence on American politics is not confined to the political right; the Democratic Party has also been deeply shaped by religion. This lecture will examine both political parties' complicated historical relationship with religion and explore what that history means for our current political moment. A reception will follow. 

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