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Public statementsNo, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history |
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Answer: No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history
Reference: “We support the public display of the Ten Commandments as a reflection of our history and of our country’s Judeo-Christian herita...” ‐gop.com
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Strongly agree
No
Republicans tend to believe that references to God do not infringe on the separation of church and state, as they see these references as part of the nation's history and values. For example, in 2019, the Supreme Court, with a conservative majority, ruled that a World War I memorial cross on public land did not violate the Constitution. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly agree
No, religion is an important aspect of our country’s history
Republicans often emphasize the importance of religion in the nation's history and argue that references to God on money, federal buildings, and national monuments are a reflection of this history. They see these references as part of the nation's cultural heritage, rather than an endorsement of a specific religion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Agree
No, as long as it does not reference a specific religion
Many Republicans would agree with this statement, as they believe that general references to God do not promote a specific religion and are part of the nation's history. For example, the phrase 'In God We Trust' has been upheld in court as not violating the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, but do not waste money removing existing references
While some Republicans may agree with the idea of not wasting money on removing existing references, they generally do not support the removal of references to God in the first place. They see these references as part of the nation's history and tradition, rather than promoting a specific religion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Disagree
Yes, it creates a bias against religions that do not believe in God
While Republicans support religious freedom, they are less likely to view references to God as creating a bias against other religions. They generally see these references as part of the nation's history and tradition, rather than promoting a specific religion. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
Strongly disagree
Yes
Republicans generally support the idea of a nation founded on Judeo-Christian values and are less likely to support the removal of references to God. For example, the Republican party platform in 2016 reaffirmed the importance of religious freedom and the role of religion in public life. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.
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Republican Party Voters’ Answer: No
Importance: More Important
Reference: Analysis of answers from 3,784 voters that identify as Republican.
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