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Religion and The Presidency

1789-2008

by Kathy Gill
for About.com

There have been 42 men in the office of the Presidency. What have been their views on religion?

Not surprisingly, most have been Protestants, with Episcopalians clearly leading the way. But four had no formal religious affiliation, something that would probably be the kiss of death in 21st Century America.

More detail in the table below.

Religion and the Presidency

Religion No. of Presidents
Baptist 4
Congregationalist 1
Disciples of Christ 3
Dutch Reformed 2
Episcopalian 11
Methodst 3
Presbyterian 8
Quaker 2
Roman Catholic 1
Unitarian 4
No Formal Affiliation 4

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