This research paper analyzes, religious fundamentalism and its relationship to politics from an American perspective. Chapter 1 defines the scope of the research, which consists of an analysis of the modern religious conservative fundamentalist movement. It compares the political activities of two organizations within this movement the Moral Majority and the Christian Coalition. Chapter 2 provides an historical background concerning the rise of the modern religious conservative fundamentalist movement. Chapter 3 analyzes the Moral Majority and the concept of coercion. Chapter 4 analyzes the Christian Coalition and the concept of Union. Chapter 5 concludes with a summary of my research findings and conclusions.