MSNBC Poll re: Churches tax exemption

[Beaverhausen]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/5819171/

[whistle]

1. done....

Should churches be allowed to formally endorse candidates? * 3133 responses


Yes; freedom of religion means the government should not restrict churches' political activities.
31%

No; organizations that explicitly try to influence politics should not be exempt from taxes.
69%

Not a scientifically valid survey.


Note: The site has two polls going, this one and also who you vote for president. It shows Bush ahead of Kerry at the moment so remember to DU that poll also.

[rfranklin]

2. The question is wrong, should be how much is religion used...

for political gain by Bush 100% Kerry 0%

[chaska]

3. Please note the freeped pres. poll near the top of the page, as well.

There are two polls.

[landdaddy]

4. Done

Should churches be allowed to formally endorse candidates? * 5022 responses
Yes; freedom of religion means the government should not restrict churches' political activities.
31%
No; organizations that explicitly try to influence politics should not be exempt from taxes.
69%

If the presidential election were held this week, who would you vote for? * 352490 responses
George W. Bush
52%
John Kerry
47%
Ralph Nader
1%

[Killarney]

5. done

[Booster]

6. Done. Actually, I was surprised with the results so far

since it just feels like the religious right has grown ten times strong this year.

[mitchum]

7. DONE, but I was hoping that the poll would ask if all pulpit-dwelling...

grifters should lose their tax dodge status.

Nevertheless, the results are gratifying so far

[donheld]

8. Poll

done

:bounce:

[UdoKier]

9. I like the question about Bush's religious beliefs affecting his decisions

To answer that, you have to believe that

a) Bush asctually makes decisions in this administration.

b) Bush actually has sincere religious beliefs (doubtful, IMO)

[laylah]

10. 4:07 pm CST

68% NO
32% Yes

Jenn