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Religious voices clash as US politics mixes with faith in 1981
In 1981 a new blend of active religious voices emerged in the United States, mixing conservative Christian groups like the Moral Majority with traditional churches. The split over abortion, arms buildup, and church state separation saw Catholics, mainline Protestants, and liberal groups align and clash, while noted figures like Barry Goldwater criticized religious political influence. Steve Allen turns 60 this year.
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