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The Barna Group released the results from a recent survey that explores the religious differences between Republicans and Democrats. Their findings:

  • The Bible is accurate in all of the principles it teaches.
    >> 57% of Republicans agree
    >> 40% of Democrats agree
    >> 17% difference
  • Satan is a real spiritual entity.
    >> 33% of Republicans agree
    >> 17% of Democrats agree
    >> 16% difference
  • Describe themselves as absolutely committed to Christianity.
    >> 61% of Republicans
    >> 48% of Democrats
    >> 13% difference
  • Have spiritual convictions that qualify them as born again Christians.
    >> 51% of Republicans
    >> 38% of Democrats
    >> 13% difference
  • Good works can earn salvation.
    >> 35% of Republicans reject the idea
    >> 23% of Democrats reject the idea
    >> 12% difference
  • Attended church in the last seven days.
    >> 53% of Republicans
    >> 41% of Democrats
    >> 12% difference
  • Qualify as unchurched.
    >> 22% of Republicans
    >> 34% of Democrats
    >> 12% difference
  • Deem their religious faith to be important in their life.
    >> 77% of Republicans
    >> 67% of Democrats
    >> 10% difference
  • Believe that God is the all-knowing, perfect creator and ruler of the universe.
    >> 75% of Republicans
    >> 65% of Democrats
    >> 10% difference
  • Feel compulsion to share their faith with others.
    >> 34% of Republicans
    >> 24% of Democrats
    >> 10% difference
  • Go to churches of 500+ attenders.
    >> 18% of Republicans
    >> 10% of Democrats
    >> 8% difference
  • Attend Sunday school classes.
    >> 25% of Republicans
    >> 17% of Democrats
    >> 8% difference
  • Participate in church-related small groups.
    >> 25% of Republicans
    >> 18% of Democrats
    >> 7% difference

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