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Go Figure

Recent statistics on what pastors think of Obama, the most Christian cities, and political engagement.

Politics

President Obama’s job approval among Protestant pastors:

61% Disapprove (47% strongly)

30% Approve (14% strongly)

9% Undecided

Source: Lifeway Research

Geography

98% Residents of Shreveport, Louisiana, who describe themselves as Christian. According to Barna Research, it is the city whose residents are most likely to do so.

68% Residents of San Francisco who describe themselves as Christian, making them the least likely to do so. It is also the most unchurched city in America: 44 percent have not attended in the last six months.

19% Residents of Portland, Maine, who describe themselves as atheist or agnostic, making it the least religious city in America.

Source: Barna Research

Activism

48% Members of the National Association of Evangelicals’ large board of directors that have personally met with at least one of their U.S. senators or representatives.

Source: National Association of Evangelicals

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