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The number of Americans who believe -- wrongly -- that President Obama is a Muslim has increased significantly since his inauguration and now account for nearly 20 percent of the nation's population.
Those results, from a new Pew Research Center survey, were drawn from interviews done before the president's comments about the construction of an Islamic cultural center near Ground Zero, and they suggest that there could be serious political danger for the White House as the debate continues.
The president's religion, like his place of birth, has been the subject of Internet-spread rumors and falsehoods since before he began his presidential campaign, and the poll indicates that those rumors have gained currency since Obama took office. The number of people who now correctly identify Obama as a Christian has dropped to 34 percent, down from nearly half when he took office.
Among those who say Obama is a Muslim, 60 percent say they learned about his religion from the media, suggesting that their opinions are fueled by misinformation. More than a third of conservative Republicans now say Obama is a Muslim, nearly double the percentage saying so early last year.
In the Time poll, 25 percent say most Muslims in the United States are not patriotic Americans. But the survey also indicates that the public's opposition to the center may be more complicated than just anti-Muslim sentiment. Fifty-five percent said they would accept a Muslim community center and place of worship two blocks from their own home.
washingtonpost.com
The number of Americans who believe -- wrongly -- that President Obama is a Muslim has increased significantly since his inauguration and now account for nearly 20 percent of the nation's population.
Those results, from a new Pew Research Center survey, were drawn from interviews done before the president's comments about the construction of an Islamic cultural center near Ground Zero, and they suggest that there could be serious political danger for the White House as the debate continues.The president's religion, like his place of birth, has been the subject of Internet-spread rumors and falsehoods since before he began his presidential campaign, and the poll indicates that those rumors have gained currency since Obama took office. The number of people who now correctly identify Obama as a Christian has dropped to 34 percent, down from nearly half when he took office.Among those who say Obama is a Muslim, 60 percent say they learned about his religion from the media, suggesting that their opinions are fueled by misinformation. More than a third of conservative Republicans now say Obama is a Muslim, nearly double the percentage saying so early last year.I have a feeling most of those people who think Obama is a Muslim likely think most Muslims in the U.S are not patriotic Americans.In the Time poll, 25 percent say most Muslims in the United States are not patriotic Americans. But the survey also indicates that the public's opposition to the center may be more complicated than just anti-Muslim sentiment. Fifty-five percent said they would accept a Muslim community center and place of worship two blocks from their own home.
careful, nothing is safe around here. just the mere mention of a secret will have people stalking your every postWell I rather not give away my secret and call it a precognition. Nice to see you too CG.
Well I rather not give away my secret and call it a precognition. Nice to see you too CG.
For a second, I almost believed you meant that.
For a second, I almost believed you meant that.
But it's true! Great to have you back.
Well I rather not give away my secret and call it a precognition. Nice to see you too CG.
For a second, I almost believed you meant that.
Btw, I could take you more seriously, you would would read the crap you link to and accept at face value. Might I suggest that you actually read - I mean really read - the article. Look at the words, Moddie. Analyse it.
Well I rather not give away my secret and call it a precognition. Nice to see you too CG.
For a second, I almost believed you meant that.
Btw, I could take you more seriously, you would would read the crap you link to and accept at face value. Might I suggest that you actually read - I mean really read - the article. Look at the words, Moddie. Analyse it.
Oh the irony! The irony.
welcome back. didn't know you were gone. I keep confusing you with another wingnut.
go figure
"Those results, from a new Pew Research Center survey, were drawn from interviews done before the president's comments about the construction of an Islamic cultural center near Ground Zero..." -OP linkModbert as a 'feeling'.
For a second, I almost believed you meant that.
Btw, I could take you more seriously, you would would read the crap you link to and accept at face value. Might I suggest that you actually read - I mean really read - the article. Look at the words, Moddie. Analyse it.
Oh the irony! The irony.
welcome back. didn't know you were gone. I keep confusing you with another wingnut.
go figure
Sorry, I don't remember you.
Oh the irony! The irony.
welcome back. didn't know you were gone. I keep confusing you with another wingnut.
go figure
Sorry, I don't remember you.
Electroshock therapy has that effect. But don't worry. The USMB PeeYew Research Cabal suggests this may be temporary.
Progress is slow but there are signs you're coming along -- like you're using the much dreaded 'We' tactic here.Sorry, I don't remember you.
Electroshock therapy has that effect. But don't worry. The USMB PeeYew Research Cabal suggests this may be temporary.
Whatever you say.... since I have no idea what you're talking about.... but I'm guessing not many people do.... since it makes no sense.
Have a nice life though, really.
Progress is slow but there are signs you're coming along -- like you're using the much dreaded 'We' tactic here.Electroshock therapy has that effect. But don't worry. The USMB PeeYew Research Cabal suggests this may be temporary.
Whatever you say.... since I have no idea what you're talking about.... but I'm guessing not many people do.... since it makes no sense.
Have a nice life though, really.
I don't know what the man believes. He sat in that racist church for 20 years and "didn't hear a word". How long did it take for him to find a church in D.C.?
I can understand the results. This week he is a Muslim. Next week - who knows? It's all politics to him. I personally believe the man is God-less. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but man up about it.
I don't know what the man believes. He sat in that racist church for 20 years and "didn't hear a word". How long did it take for him to find a church in D.C.?
I can understand the results. This week he is a Muslim. Next week - who knows? It's all politics to him. I personally believe the man is God-less. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but man up about it.
Personally, I think the only Deity that Obama believes in is Obama. He's no more a Muslim than he is a Christian... the really interesting question - that the media never ask is not about what religion Americans believe he follows but do they care? I suspect the answer would scare the MSM.... because I figure it would be 'no'.
