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The Atlantic by Steven Barrie-Anthony
Another interesting read about broad-brushing people without looking deeply into the various facts involved. It also points out that 20% of Americans claim to be non-affiliated and many believe they generally vote Democrat. However, it points out this:
Read the entire piece @ 'Spiritual but Not Religious': A Rising, Misunderstood Voting Bloc - Steven Barrie-Anthony - The Atlantic![eusa_whistle :eusa_whistle: :eusa_whistle:](/styles/smilies/eusa_whistle.gif)
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Spirituality is a big story in politics. Maybe as big a story as religion. Its been more than a decade since evangelicals helped George W. Bush win the White House, and weve gotten used to the idea of the values voter, of religion as a political force. But while the evangelical bloc seems to have frayed a bit and liberal mainline religion continues to lose influence, another major religious category is gathering force and deserves politician and pundit attentionthe spiritual but not religious vote.
Another interesting read about broad-brushing people without looking deeply into the various facts involved. It also points out that 20% of Americans claim to be non-affiliated and many believe they generally vote Democrat. However, it points out this:
Religion is far easier to track and poll. But spirituality, ephemeral and maddening though it may be, could be the kingmaker this time around.
Read the entire piece @ 'Spiritual but Not Religious': A Rising, Misunderstood Voting Bloc - Steven Barrie-Anthony - The Atlantic
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