Evangelical Right

Definition

The Evangelical Right refers to conservative Christian groups that are characterized by their strong support of socially conservative policies. They often play a significant role in politics, particularly in the United States.

Analogy

Think of the Evangelical Right as a football team's most passionate fans. Just like how these fans fervently support their team and influence decisions about the game (like which players should be on the field), the Evangelical Right passionately supports certain political views and can significantly influence policy decisions.

Related terms

Religious Fundamentalism: A form of religion that upholds belief in strict, literal interpretation of scripture; often associated with the Evangelical Right.

Social Conservatism: A political ideology that focuses on preserving traditional beliefs, attitudes and morality; typically supported by the Evangelical Right.

Political Lobbying: The act of attempting to influence decisions made by officials in government; often done by groups like the Evangelical Right.