Evangelical News: Politics, Gender, and Bioethics in Conservative Christian Magazines of the 1970s and 1980s

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This innovative treatise explores the evangelical magazine market of the 1970s and 1980s, highlighting its role in sustaining religious community and ideology. Bassimir posits that community is created through discourse, where shared rhetoric and concepts foster belonging. This era was marked by significant political shifts and cultural upheaval, as evangelicalism emerged as a distinct movement amidst challenges such as feminism, legal abortion, and the restructuring of traditional family roles. The Watergate Crisis and the rise of the Christian Right further complicated the political landscape. Concurrently, evangelical magazines like Christian Today, Moody Monthly, and Eternity saw a surge in readership, each contributing uniquely to the dissemination of evangelical ideology while reflecting diverse political perspectives on contentious issues. Through thorough research, Bassimir offers critical insights into evangelical discourse, particularly regarding the religious right's political initiatives. The work reveals how these periodicals provided a platform for evangelicals to debate competing views on feminism, abortion, and political engagement. By tracing the evolution of evangelical social and political consciousness, the study sheds light on how evangelicals redefined gender norms and utilized childhood as a symbol of innocence. This nuanced examination of evangelical magazines fills a gap in existing scholarship, offeri