Politics and Religion: Is
Christianity Killing the
Separation of Church and State?
Christianity is the dominate religion in the United States with 76% of
adults considering themselves Christian in 2008.
CAN CHRISTIANITY BE
SEPARATED FROM OUR VOTING
PATTERNS?
Relationship with UNC Community:
Religious studies majors
Voters in elections
General student body who benefit from public funding
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The History
Republicans vs. Democrats
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Election results 2010 vs. Importance of Religion in one’s Life
The Issues:
Abortion
World Affairs
Environmental conservation
Size of Government
Homosexuality
Political Ideology
Charitable Choice
Supreme Court Involvement
Can Religion and Politics be
Separated?
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