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50%

Evangelicals who say the government should not fund faith-based organizations.

50%

Evangelicals who say the government should distribute wealth more evenly in this country.

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$1 million

Amount donated by Target to the Salvation Army in 2006.

$8 million

Amount the Salvation Army bell ringers raised in front of Target stores nationwide in 2003. The chain has banned the ringers since 2004.

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17%

Hate crimes in 2005 that targeted victims for their religious beliefs.

14.2%

Hate crimes in 2005 that targeted victims for their sexual orientation.

Sources: Baylor Religion Survey, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, FBI/Associated Press

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Sources: Baylor Religion Survey, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, FBI/Associated Press

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