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

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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.

Relationship with UNC Community: Religious studies majors Voters in elections General student body who benefit from public funding

The History ..

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?

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