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Compare this map with the others and notice how it confirms what we already knew to be true. The more religious (i.e., Christian ) regions are more charitable and tend to vote for more conservative candidates. Puts the lie to the liberal accusation that conservatives don't care about the poor. Conservatives are generous when it comes to spending their own money, but stingy with other people's money (taxes). Liberals are generous with other people's money, but stingy with their own.

This one charts charitable giving. And what you know...religious people on average are more charitable. Who'd a thunk it?

Here's another map reflecting religious faith by region. This one charts church attendance. Notice how it compares to the ones below.

Here's another map illustrating the "Leading Church Bodies" county by county across America. Turns out the Bible belt is mostly Baptist.

This map illustrates the percentages in my previous post. Turns out there really is a Bible belt, and it happens to be green.

I've come across some interesting tidbits of information about religion in America. A recent Gallup poll asked the question, "Is religion an important part of your daily life?" Here are the percentages, state by state, of those who answered, "Yes." 85% Mississippi 82% Alabama 80% South Carolina 79% Tennessee 78% Louisiana 78% Arkansas 76% Georgia 76% North Carolina 75% Oklahoma 74% Kentucky 74% Texas 71% West Virginia 70% Kansas 69% Utah 68% Missouri 68% Virginia 68% South Dakota 68% North Dakota 68% Indiana 67% Nebraska 66% New Mexico 65% Pennsylvania 65% Florida 65% Maryland 65% Ohio 64% Iowa 64% Minnesota 64% Illinois 64% Michigan 61% Delaware 61% Wisconsin 61% D.C. 61% Idaho 61% Arizona 60% NJ 58% Wyoming 57% Colorado 57% Hawaii 57% California 56% Montana 56% New York 55% Connecticut 54% Nevada 53% Rhode Island 53% Oregon 52% Washington 51% Alaska 48% Massachusetts 48% Maine 46% New Hampshire 42% Vermont