Some say, "What you believe in is just as important as what you say." The gift to gab is a necessary ingredient for any good politician to possess. Therefore any political debate or position should be geared toward the target audience. When a politician's audience is focused on their moral clarity and religious ideas, the political leader must be able to make bold statements which garner support.

We must ask ourselves is religion a political issue? It sure is, look at the conviction of the Republican Part, in regards to attracting people who reject many of the secular beliefs that exist in our society. Also, depending on your religious background, you may be more attracted more to the left or right of the political spectrum, and this is highlighted by your voting pattern. Some people are swayed by those who can put religion into their political message, while at the same time, opposing abortion of any kind.

Next does religion and politics mix well? Whether you are a right wing conservative or left wing liberal, religion works in the political sphere, but on two different planes. Those who support the right are more critical, in regards to issues that they see in conflict with their moral beliefs. Some of them see abortion, the lack of marriage, the divorce rate, violence on television, and more, as threats to the fundamental beliefs of their religion. While individuals on the left, seem more preoccupied with trying to extend their religious ideology beyond the pages of their faith, and applying them to social issues such as equality and feeding the hungry.

Why do some vote for a party that does not match their religious ideology? Sometimes individuals who are conservative in their religion, still vote on a liberal ballot. Maybe they grew up poor, do not see the legitimacy of tax cuts, or fail to own their own business. On the other hand, those who have a religion background that is liberal could be a registered Republican. They may disagree with the moral direction of those liberal leaders in the community, are firmly against abortion, or that more matters than the environment and rebuilding the state of the political government.

Do politicians expressing their religion appear credible or is it a leap of faith? Regardless of what goes on behind close doors, Republicans in the political arena always appear to show more religious valor in speech, but Former Democratic President Jimmy Carter can give them a run for their money. Now it is up to you... whether you believe that it is a leap of faith of some to believe wholeheartedly in the religious, political message fed to us by some politicians. It is not my job to judge an individual's moral faith, that God's domain, but their actions may steer me away in certain situations.

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