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If we're talking about politicians then it should be noted that up until a decade or so ago someone didn't stand a chance of being elected UNLESS he/she claimed to be a Christian of some kind or another. Look at when John Kennedy was running - many people had initial bad feelings about him because he was a Catholic and they questioned his fealty to the Pope over the Constitution. I think there are only two or three Muslims in Congress today - and those are recent. If anyone advertised he was an atheist, even today it would be a negative for him. That being said, claiming to be a Christian and demonstrating a Christian spirit in life and morals are two different things. Political animals are not known for honesty religion-wise. Case in point - Barack Obama!