It's a recent development. The Moral Majority horseshit was started by that noted jesus freak scumbag, Jerry Falwell in the late 70's.
Barry Goldwater noted:
Got to hand it to Barry. He called it.
Barry Goldwater noted:
Quote:“Mark my word, if and when these preachers get control of the [Republican] party, and they're sure trying to do so, it's going to be a terrible damn problem. Frankly, these people frighten me. Politics and governing demand compromise. But these Christians believe they are acting in the name of God, so they can't and won't compromise. I know, I've tried to deal with them.”
― Barry M. Goldwater
Got to hand it to Barry. He called it.
