Friday, November 7, 2008

Is The "God Gap" Where God Buys His Clothes?

From US election: Obama narrows 'God gap' and attracts religious US voters by Suzanne Goldenberg:

Barack Obama managed to narrow the "God gap" with Republicans in the election, performing better among every religious group than Democrats in 2004, it emerged today.

The gains for Obama among religious voters are a testament to an ambitious outreach effort - one that managed to overcome a disastrous slip by Obama on the critical issue of abortion.

Obama, in his election strategy, had made a concerted effort to reach out to religious voters. Unlike other Democratic candidates, Obama is comfortable with the language of the Bible.

On the campaign trail, he regularly shared his conversion story, and spoke about issues of sin and personal responsibility.

The Democrat became a Christian in his 20s after being raised outside organised religion.
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