Top Three Election Issues for Active Christians

Contact: Eric Reed, Christianity Today International, 630-260-6200 ext 4371, ereed@christianitytoday.com

MEDIA ADVISORY, Sept. 4 /Christian Newswire/ -- While it may appear in the media that gender, race, and teen pregnancy are the top issues in the 2008 presidential election, a new poll by Christianity Today International's NationalChristianPoll.com says Active Christians* are still concerned about economy and national security.

Active Christians registered their three top election issues for both presidential candidates in the recent poll. Healthcare (78%), economy 77%, and war (76%) are the top issues for those who will vote for Obama, while abortion (73%), moral issues (70%), and terrorism (68%) top the issues for those who will vote for McCain.

McCain's pick for running mate skewed more favorably than Obama's pick. The results also show nearly two-thirds (65%) of Active Christians* voting for John McCain view him more favorably after choosing Sarah Palin. About half (53%) of Active Christians voting for Barack Obama view him more favorably after choosing Joe Biden.

For more results of this poll, visit http://nationalchristianpoll.com/poll/vpsurvey.html

* U.S. Active Christians believe salvation is through Jesus Christ. They are frequent Bible readers and church attendees and a high percentage are in leadership roles in their local congregations.

NationalChristianPoll.com is a service of Christianity Today International, founded in 1956 by Billy Graham. Christianity Today International is the publisher of 12 publications, including Christianity Today magazine, online church leadership resources, and a variety of websites offering exclusive news and resources from a Christian perspective to 2.5 million unique visitors each month.