Underhill
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Interesting poll and like the OP, I would like to know what questions they used to determine who is 'most religious' and who is 'moderately religious' and who isn't religious at all. At least the first ten of the published comments on the story were from people who appear to hold a very low opinion of the religious.
The reason I would like to see what questions were used is because I would probably be listed among the most religious if affiliation with and activity, including attendance, in an organized church or synagogue, etc. is used as the basis for 'most religious.' But I consider myself to be pretty unreligious as I don't put much importance on any creed or activity in any denomination as necessary to my faith, but enjoy the activity in many.
That clarifies somewhat what I have been trying to say.
As for the comments--not sure I even looked at them but that would be 'typical' of those who would choose to respond to an AJC article.
Much was said about 'religion' impeding progress, etc last year. Basically those that reside somewhere in metro Atlanta--a rather broad area have 'different' views of religion from those in more rural areas of the state. Not something I want to discuss again.
eh- MS--LA-AL --among the more religious states but along the panhandle gambling and the sale of liquor are not an issue. I can tell you that the state of GA will not stray far from its roots---how it eventually works out--who knows. There has been any Headline News on how selling liquor on Sunday has worked out. Guess it has worked out well enough.
I would guess the poll is fairly accurate. But the part that I find a bit odd is the rest of the linked op. The idea that all religious people are against any form of drinking or gambling, for example, is a bit dumb.
Some are, even a good percentage probably. But the even the most religious state was looking at percentages in the 50% range. So, for example, it wouldn't take many Catholics (who drink) to pass a law that favors buying liquor on Sunday.