The Development of Religious Conservatism in the US Republican Party
In recent years,as Donald Trump's influence and control over the Republican Party have continued to expand,the internal political dynamics of the party have begun to undergo significant changes.The prominence of the religious right has markedly increased,exerting influence on the party's agenda-setting,developmental trajectory,and overall political landscape in the United States.In this context,white evangelicals primarily represent the religious right faction within the Republican Party.This group is characterized by a fundamentalist belief system that advocates a prominent role for religion in political affairs.Consequently,under their influence,the Republican Party has increasingly prioritized religious conservatism in its policymaking processes,political actions,and internal power structures.Factors driving this shift include a resurgence of religious conservative forces,resistance against cultural pluralism,encouragement from political leaders,and an objective necessity arising from electoral politics.Looking ahead,as Trump and Trumpism continue to consolidate their grip on the Republican Party,it is likely that trends toward religious conservatism in the party will further accelerate,intensifying intra-party conflicts as well as social divisions and shifts in foreign policy across the United States.