'Spiritual but Not Religious': A Rising, Misunderstood Voting Bloc

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The Atlantic by Steven Barrie-Anthony

Spirituality is a big story in politics. Maybe as big a story as religion. It’s been more than a decade since evangelicals helped George W. Bush win the White House, and we’ve gotten used to the idea of the “values voter,” of religion as a political force. But while the evangelical bloc seems to have frayed a bit and liberal mainline religion continues to lose influence, another major religious category is gathering force and deserves politician and pundit attention—the “spiritual but not religious” vote.

Another interesting read about broad-brushing people without looking deeply into the various facts involved. It also points out that 20% of Americans claim to be non-affiliated and many believe they generally vote Democrat. However, it points out this:

Religion is far easier to track and poll. But spirituality, ephemeral and maddening though it may be, could be the kingmaker this time around.

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