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If many more of our elected officials were deeply religious, do you think that the laws and policy decisions they make would probably be better, would probably be worse, or would be neither better nor worse?
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Most Americans believe that religion helps individuals become better human beings. Consequently, many also believe that religion might help elected officials become more honorable and ethical decision makers. But the public's views on the role religion should play in political life are subtle, and the public seems almost intuitively wary of religion determining the substance of today's political debate. Whether the issue is abortion or gay rights, poverty or the death penalty, Americans expect their political leaders to negotiate with those who believe differently. And in the end, Americans seem far from ready to use religion as a pivotal factor in casting their votes.


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