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50%
Evangelicals who say the government should not fund faith-based organizations.
50%
Evangelicals who say the government should distribute wealth more evenly in this country.
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$1 million
Amount donated by Target to the Salvation Army in 2006.
$8 million
Amount the Salvation Army bell ringers raised in front of Target stores nationwide in 2003. The chain has banned the ringers since 2004.
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17%
Hate crimes in 2005 that targeted victims for their religious beliefs.
14.2%
Hate crimes in 2005 that targeted victims for their sexual orientation.
Sources: Baylor Religion Survey, Minneapolis Star-Tribune, FBI/Associated Press
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