Here's a link to a fascinating poll conducted by the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life.
According to the results, 62% of white evangelical Protestants say torture against suspected terrorists can "often" or "sometimes" be justified. But only 40% of the "unaffiliated" agreed with that.
Among those who attend religious services at least weekly, 54% agreed that torture can "often" or "sometimes" be justified. But only 42% of those who "seldom" attend religious services agreed with that.
In other words, the more you are drenched with God-talk, the more you are likely to okay the abhorrent practice of torture.
The next time some theist rails about the immorality of atheists, point them to this poll.
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Thursday, May 21, 2009
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