The pleas of religious leaders may be falling on disobedient ears. According to an email I received today there is a disconnect between the positions of official religious leaders in the United States and their followers. Unlike their portrayal in the media, religious persons do have a mind of their own.
Respondents were then asked: "Do you strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, or strongly disagree that the United States is faced with labor shortages and needs more immigrant workers?"
* CATHOLICS: Agree (25%), Disagree (65%), Not sure (15%)
* EVANGELICALS: Agree (22%), Disagree (63%), Not sure (15%)
* PROTESTANTS: Agree (17%), Disagree (75%), Not sure (8%)
The intensity of opinions was even more pronounced:
* CATHOLICS: 10% vs. 35% (STRONGLY Agree vs. STRONGLY Disagree)
* EVANGELICALS: 7% vs. 42%
* PROTESTANTS: 6% vs. 32%
Does this remind you of anything? Perhaps it is like the disconnect between Republican voters and their Senate representatives, or the President and half the country over health care reform.
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