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🦲 2016 Presidential Candidates' Religious Factors Summary

1. Issue of Atheism

• In 2016, half (51%) of U.S. adults would be less likely to support a presidential candidate who does not believe in God, while only 6% would be more likely to support such a candidate.
• Compared to 2007 (61% less likely to support an atheist), negativity toward atheists has decreased slightly, especially among Democrats and religiously unaffiliated individuals.

2. Views on Trump

• Trump is viewed as not particularly religious by many Republicans: 44% (including 5% very religious, 39% somewhat religious). Despite this, 44% of Republicans see him as a "good" or "great" president.
• Among Republicans:
• Eugene Carson (79%), Ted Cruz (65%), and Marco Rubio (61%) are widely considered religious, while Trump (30%) is viewed as least religious.
• Support from white evangelicals for Trump (52%) is notably high, even though more religiously unaffiliated individuals express caution.

3. Religion in Voters' Perspectives

• Roughly 51% of U.S. adults say it is "very or somewhat important" that a president shares their religious beliefs, a view particularly strong among white evangelical Protestants (83%) and black Protestants (72%).
• Public opinion has shifted over time with decreasing acceptability for atheist candidates and increasing curiosity among religious minorities.

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