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"I'll be surprised if we don't have a record turnout this time," seminary president Daniel Akin, said of evangelicals. "I think they're going to hold their noses and pull the lever one way or the other."
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From the website RELIGIOUSTOLERANCE.ORG
""Evangelical" was derived from the Greek word "euangelion" which means: "gospel" or "good news."
People in our office once believed that everyone has a favorite meaning for the term "evangelical." We also believed that there were many definitions in use that stressed various features of evangelicalism.
In the fall of 2008, we had a rude awakening. A public opinion poll by Ellison Research showed that 36% of American adults have no idea what the term "evangelical" means. 1,2 This includes:
* 32% of men;
* 39% of women;
* 46% (almost a majority) of those under 35 years-of-age;
* 27% of those who define themselves as conservative;
* 45% of self-defined moderates;
* 34% of self-defined liberals;
* 38% of Democrats;
* 37% of independents; and
* 29% of Republicans.
The poll showed that even 14% of people who call themselves evangelicals don't know how to define the term!""
So, in answer to your question, yes- those who are not aware of the true meaning of the Gospel, will be inclined to believe that one or the other is more worthy of their vote.
Even a cursory examination of Scripture should shine a bright light on the acceptable candidate.
Of course, I am referring only to those who are Evangelicals.
We are instructed to pray for and be obedient of our leaders. God is in charge.
Posted on October 27, 2008 10:25 PM