2 chapters across the catalog
Molly Worthen on American Evangelicalism and Authority
Molly Worthen, a history professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, discusses her book "Apostles of Reason: The Crisis of Authority in American Evangelicalism." She describes her courses on the history of religion and intellectual history in modern America. The segment ends abruptly after she is asked to define evangelicalism.
Molly Worthen, Evangelicalism and the War on Religion
History professor Molly Worthen's book "Apostles of Reason" is introduced, sparking a discussion on the media's portrayal of evangelicalism. The hosts analyze segments from Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert regarding Dave Brat's primary victory over Eric Cantor, noting the late-night hosts' tendency to mock religious expressions. The "war on religion" is framed as a political tool used to categorize and marginalize conservative voters.
