Politics and Religion: Is Christianity Killing the Separation of Church and State?

CAN CHRISTIANITY BE SEPARATED FROM OUR VOTING PATTERNS?

Christianity is the dominate religion in the United States with 76% of adults considering themselves Christian in

2008.

Relationship with UNC Community:

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Religious studies majorsVoters in electionsGeneral student body who benefit from public funding

The History

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Republicans vs. Democrats

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?

Works Cited

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