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Several Democrats say that polarizing language turns off swing evangelicals, but they also demonize Falwell, Robertson, and Republicans as intolerant and extremist. Will setting evangelical against evangelical work as a wedge issue?

"Absent authenticity, everything else is simply a contrivance that won't work," said Cizik of the NAE. "Democrats have to be able to demonstrate a personal spiritual reality that isn't contrived."

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Other Christianity Today articles on Politics & Law include:

One Nation Under God—Sort of | We've got bigger problems than the Pledge of Allegiance. (Jan. 07, 2004)

The Twelfth of Never | Bush administration drastically lowers goals for faith-based initiative. (Dec. 22, 2003)

'A Man and a Woman' | Activists say the Federal Marriage Amendment will be the defining issue in the next election. (Nov. 24, 2003)

The Unflappable Condi Rice | Why the world's most powerful woman asks God for help. (Aug. 22, 2003)

Religious Conservatives, Stalemated Despite Friends in High Office, Rethink Strategy | Supreme Court's sodomy decision causes fresh soul searching on effectiveness. (July 16, 2003)

Faith-Based Lite | Administration still seeks 'revolutionary' change. (May 14, 2003)

The Bush Doctrine | The moral vision that launched the Iraq war has been quietly growing in the president's inner circle. (April 25, 2003)

Charitable-choice Battle Brewing | Jewish group sues over Americorps support for religious groups. (Feb. 26, 2003)

Hispanic Swing Vote Potentially Volatile | But overwhelming support for prayer in schools, vouchers, and charitable choice didn't translate into support for Bush over Gore. (Feb. 14, 2003)

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