1960 William F. Buckley founds Young Americans for Freedom (YAF). Future New Right leaders meet in YAF, which takes off after Lyndon Johnson defeats conservative Barry Goldwater in the 1964 presidential race. 1961 Pat Robertson launches Christian Broadcasting Network on TV. 1963 The 21st Ecumenical Council (Vatican II) “absolves” Jews for the crucifixion of Jesus … Continue reading The Religious Right Of The ‘6Os And ‘7Os