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The Nation's Pulse

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In short, religion matters. It matters in the campaign and it matters in the White House. America is among the most religious countries in the world, with well over 90 percent of its population professing to believe in God.

As time goes on, we see an electorate that calls for openness in spiritual beliefs and for religious consideration in policy-making. And as this demand grows, candidates are quick to embrace it.

Almost exactly one year from now, inauguration will begin at St. John's Church. Someone else will kneel in the 54th pew. No doubt he or she will think about the day ahead and reflect on the long and bumpy road it took to get there.

As for me, no matter who wins, I will still glance at the 54th pew and thank God that I live in America.

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