People for the American Way

People for the American Way (PFAW) is a nonprofit foundation that opposes the political agenda of the religious right. In the following viewpoint, PFAW argues that conservatives—particularly the religious right—have not abandoned America’s culture wars. Although right-wing activist Paul Weyrich publicly declared a defeat in the culture wars and called on conservatives to give up efforts to promote their agenda by political means, the actions of most conservative activists suggest otherwise. The religious right is still pursuing its efforts to influence elections and retrieve political power, PFAW concludes.

As you read, consider the following questions:

1. According to People for the American Way, what 1999 incident set off a major debate among conservatives?
2. What is minister D. James Kennedy’s opinion on the...