Posts tagged 2020 Election
Why are U.S. voters so wary about electing atheists? What about voting for evangelicals?

(OPINION) In a recent study by the Gallup Poll, researchers found that Americans are much less likely to vote for an outward atheist due to past concerns with the people group. They associate atheism with communism and immorality, making it difficult for someone to rise above those stereotypes and gain power in office.

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'Catholic questions' ahead of the Biden-Trump presidential debate

(OPINION) The election season goes into hyperdrive with the first presidential debate between Donald Trump and his Democratic challenger Joe Biden that will take place Tuesday in Cleveland.

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Most Catholic voters favor Biden, cite the economy as their biggest concern

The newest EWTN News/RealClear Opinion Research poll on Catholic priorities this election season finds that while former Vice President Joe Biden enjoys a 12-point margin over Donald Trump, the president continues to do best among those who regularly attend Mass on Sundays.

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Biden's faith becomes a campaign issue as anti-Catholic attacks rise

(OPINION) During this time of cultural reckoning, some have tried to lump Catholic saints like St. Damien into the same category as treasonous Confederate generals. That has forced Republicans to come out as defenders of traditional Christian values, while Democrats get dangerously closer to socialism.

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Examining the role of Catholic bishops in the 2020 presidential race

Catholic leaders — be it the pope, cardinals, bishops or even your local parish priest — don’t traditionally endorse candidates for political office. Here’s a look at why things may be changing as both the church and voters prepare for another U.S. presidential election.

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