Obama Approval High Among Muslims, Jews, and Catholics (Weekly Average = 70% Catholic Approval)

The Gallup Poll ^ | 5-1-09 | Lydia Saad

[Texas resident]

No, they polled “catholics” like kennedy, biden and pelosi.
Just their stance on abortion rules them out for any support from any Catholic who pays attention or has a pulse.

[Road Warrior ‘04]

Thank you and welcome aboard!

[Wallace T.]

Protestant is perhaps less of a cultural identity because many evangelicals, especially Baptists, charismatics, and members of the Church of Christ, do not perceive of themselves as Protestants even though they share the particular points of opposition to Catholicism that Lutherans and Reformed Christians do (sola Scriptura vs. the Magisterium; the absence of apostolic succession or of a priesthood set apart from the laity; salvation through faith alone through grace alone rather than through a cooperative and continuing process of man with God, etc.). However, certain cultural traits, such as more restrained and less emotive behavior, the work ethic, and deferral of short term gratification, are seen as Protestant even though their association with Reformation theology vs. Catholic theology is at best tenuous. These traits are more likely typically Northern European vs. Mediterranean. Nevertheless, many descendants of British colonial settlers consider themselves to be Protestant even though they are really religiously indifferent or belong to groups like the Unitarians.

[jmaroneps37]

Rasmussen says Obama is plus 2 positive over negative. Someone’s numbers are wrong. Probably Rasmussen. I think only 1 in 3 people in this country understands the freedom slaughter pen we are being herded into.

[erkyl]

They have ZERO love for Israel, as Israel is a place where nutty people (like me) go to live because they are nutty religious people.

That explains a lot. I had no idea. I thought they loved Israel and cared about what happened to it. If they don't care what happens to Israel, then I guess I expect them to love Obama. Since he is hell-bent (literally) on her destruction. Sad...

[yongin]

You are spot on in your post #60.

Many people like Italians, Irish, Latinos, and Filipinos see the Roman Catholic Church as a part of their ethnic heritage. They observe Lent, not as a religious duty, but as a exercise in cultural indulgence.

The same applies to Hindus and Muslims. I know many secular Muslims who drink beer and gamble. Yet they observe the fasting of Ramada to celebrate their cultural heritage.

This is also why some public schools could get away with offering Muslim students prayer rooms and teach about Islam in social studies. According to the ACLU, its teaching about cultural awareness, not religion.

[yongin]

You are so right. Most American Jews are liberals, both socially and economically. They consider Southern Baptists to be bigger threats to national security than Hamas. The only Republican they will vote for would be Arlen Spector.