Exactly. Also, Southerners know the Gospel. They may not live it. They may reject it. But they KNOW it. The weird, false notes in the Cruz campaign beginning with Beck put them off. We are still a distinct culture, to the chagrin of Statists in both parties.
Cruz slapdown was gratifying-——Southern believers are savvy.
Faith gives one many insights into human behavior.
And the Ten Commandments are a great reference point.