Evangelicals and Identity

Part one of a four-part series: the identity and beliefs of America’s evangelicals. More

A look at one of the great phenomena of religion in America — the prominence and the paradox of white Protestant evangelicals. They make up about a quarter of the population. Their political influence is strong. Their churches seem to be thriving. And yet, many evangelicals say they feel misunderstood by the wider culture — under siege — as if they were an estranged minority.

AIR DATE 4/15/04