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After Biden was elected, traditionalists among the bishops formed a working group to study the question.

As for his appeal to traditionalist Christians, Dr Jones argues that there has been a faith component to the idea of “Making America Great Again”, with the promise of restoring the country's Christian character.

But neither did Church leaders condemn gay unions as some traditionalists had wanted.

Feminism, gay rights and the Vietnam War fueled additional discord, with more traditionalist congregants opposing the ordination of female priests and reacting furiously to mainline Protestant leaders who advocated from the pulpit.

But traditionalists are troubled by the rise of ultraconservatives and the influence of Christian billionaires in Texas who have spent millions of dollars on candidates across the state.