Why this conservative bastion chose a liberal evangelical icon for its commencement speech
- Written by Adam Laats, Professor of Education and History (by courtesy), Binghamton University, State University of New York
Former President Jimmy Carter will give this year's commencement address at Liberty University.AP Photo/John Amis
In a move that might surprise some, the conservative evangelical Liberty University has chosen the liberal evangelical icon Jimmy Carter to give its commencement speech this year. Based on my research into the history of evangelical...