Moral Majority -

: Campaigning to return voluntary prayer and Bible reading to public schools.

: Actively lobbing against gay and lesbian rights and the recognition of same-sex unions. Political Impact

The was a prominent American political organization founded in 1979 by Baptist minister Jerry Falwell Sr. and other conservative religious leaders. It became the cornerstone of the "Religious Right," mobilizing millions of evangelical Christians into a potent political force that helped define American conservatism in the 1980s. Core Mission and Philosophy Moral Majority

Moral Majority | Definition, History, Mission, & Facts - Britannica

: Supporting increased military spending and a pro-Israel foreign policy. : Campaigning to return voluntary prayer and Bible

The organization was built on the belief that a "moral majority" of Americans shared conservative Christian values but lacked a political voice. Its primary goal was to lobby for legislation that mirrored its conception of moral law. Key pillars of their platform included:

: Seeking to overturn Roe v. Wade and advocating for the legal protection of the "sanctity of life". and other conservative religious leaders

: Advocating for traditional two-parent households and opposing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) , which they saw as a threat to traditional gender roles.