Online Poll

Faith Matters

How much does a candidate’s religious faith matter in your voting decision?

17%It’s the most important factor.

32%It’s an important factor, but not the most important one.

28%It’s one of many factors.

16%Other factors are more important.

5%It depends on the religion.

2%It depends on the candidate.

Total votes: 291

(Online polls do not represent a scientific sample.)

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Vicarious Humanity: By His Birth We Are Healed

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Michael Patton Brews a Potent Theology

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Why Are Our Communion Meals So Paltry?

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The Evangelistic Question That Died

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