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21% Self-described atheists who say they believe in God.
13% Christians who attend evangelical churches who say God is more of an impersonal force than a person with whom people can have a relationship.
(Source: Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life)

9% Protestants who say they speak or pray in tongues weekly or more often.
9% Catholics who say this.
12% Orthodox Christians who say this.
(Source: Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life)

52% Evangelicals who in 2004 agreed that "strict rules to protect the environment are necessary even if they cost jobs or result in higher prices."
43% Evangelicals who agree in 2008.
(Source: Henry Institute at Calvin College)
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