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Just like any organization with power, Christians are also susceptible to corruption. Mainstream Protestantism (Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodists, etc.) generally have a more democratic structure on a local level which gives each congregation their own center of power. Even in Catholic parishes, this can lead to great things when partnered with a good theology. In some ways, it is good that these institutions don't have that much influence in the halls of world power anymore. But I think it's more insidious that these faceless evangelical grifters are speaking into the ears of politicians like evil witches.
I haven't read Moral Man and Immoral Society but I just added it to my reading list!