Randall Balmer

Professor of American Religious History, Dartmouth College

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Professor of American Religious History at Dartmouth College and a prolific author on religion in America, including God in the White House: How Faith Shaped the Presidency from John F. Kennedy to George W. Bush

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Religion and politics are two highly emotive subjects in today’s public discourse.

How politics and religion became intertwined in America

Religion and politics are two highly emotive subjects in today’s public discourse.

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Pastor Ralph Drollinger runs a weekly bible study in the White House. About a dozen Cabinet members attend, as well as CIA Director Mike Pompeo and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

The role of Christianity in Trump's White House

Pastor Ralph Drollinger runs a weekly bible study in the White House. About a dozen Cabinet members attend, as well as CIA Director Mike Pompeo and Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

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