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Jimmy Carter's Anti-Racism Legacy Alienated Evangelicals, Shaping Modern Politics

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Jimmy Carter's Anti-Racism Legacy Alienated Evangelicals, Shaping Modern Politics

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  • Former President Jimmy Carter's funeral sparked reflections on his complex legacy, notably his commitment to anti-racism.
  • Carter initially garnered support from evangelical voters in 1976, but opposition arose in 1978 over school desegregation.
  • Evangelical leaders, including Jerry Falwell, fabricated narratives to portray Carter negatively, shifting allegiances towards the Republican Party.
  • The opposition to Carter highlighted how racism underpinned evangelical politics, leading to a migration towards more right-wing ideologies.
  • This historical context shed light on evangelical support for figures like Donald Trump, contradicting claims of moral righteousness.

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