Randall Balmer is right. The recent resignation of James Dobson from Focus on the Family highlights, to some extent, the generational change within the Christian Right.
But Dobson has hardly “depart(ed) the scene.” In fact, I predict that you will see and hear more of him than ever now that he is no longer tied down by his role at Focus on the Family. Dobson’s contribution to the moral agenda of the Christian Right has always been driven by his political activism, his radio show, and his writing. He has said that he will not be abandoning any of these activities.
Dobson may be 72, but if his health holds up he is not going away anytime soon.
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