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5 Takeaways from Vote 2012
Values & moral concerns resonate in an economy-driven election

Did 2012 Make Religion Less Political?
Yes, in Some Corners. But the Partisan Faithful Doubled Down.

On our knees: the only way to approach this election
A diverse group of Christian leaders proclaims that America's problems will not be resolved by the White House, Congress or the Supreme Court

For Religious Voters, Risk Is Good Like God
Republicans target believers’ sensibilities – and not just through social issues

Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama – What Do They Believe?
Beliefnet looks at the religious beliefs of President Barack Obama and Presumptive Republican Nominee Mitt Romney. Both men have had to deal with misinformation about their beliefs, and we seek to clear the air by looking at the differences between traditional Christianity and Mormonism.

Are These Laws Real?
Take our quiz to find out how much you know about religious laws across the US!!

Are “unacceptable religions” fatal for U.S. presidential candidates?
In their new book "The Presidents & Their Faith: From George Washington to Barack Obama," university professors Steve Shaw and Darrin Grinder say Americans take nominees' religious faith very seriously.

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Are These Laws REAL?

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The Presidential Convention Quiz

History is made every four years at America's presidential nominating conventions. But how much do you know about these fascinating events?
How good of a Democrat are you?

You're proud to be a member of the Democratic party. But how much do you agree with its official party platform? Take this quiz to find out!
How good of a Republican are you?

You're proud to be a member of the Republican party. But how much do you agree with its official party platform? Take this quiz to find out!
How good of a Libertarian are you?

You're proud to be a member of the Libertarian party. But how much do you agree with its official party platform? Take this quiz to find out!

More Beliefnet Features

Obama: A Rare Breed of Christian Convert?

Christians expect converts to renounce, worship and witness, but Obama is reticent.
Why God is Such a Problem for Democrats

After being expelled, the Almighty is back in the platform – for now.
How could a Third Party candidate affect Barack Obama's chances at the polls?

Repeatedly in U.S. history, maverick contenders such as Virgil Goode have unintentionally handed the White House to the underdog. Could it happen again?
Unsure where your candidate stands?

Are you still in the "undecided" column? Wondering how to vote in the upcoming election? Here are some resources that might help.
Should America be a Christian nation?

Britain is officially a Christian nation. Because it is, America is not. That distinction was intentional because America's founders had chaffed under the abuses of a state faith. However, it is a serious mistake to believe America's founders were anti-Christian.
Teaching the Bible with President Jimmy Carter

The former President of the United States discusses the Bible and what it's like to teach Sunday school to people of all faiths.
Evangelicals will Decide the 2012 Election

So says Marcia Pally, who teaches at New York University and Fordham University. Her most recent book is "The New Evangelicals: Expanding the Vision of the Common Good".
Presidential Campaign Songs Through the Years

Every election year features a new set of campaign songs, and those song selections have changed a lot of the years. From self-referential original songs, to popular rock songs, these songs are the most memorable.