* Religion & the 2008 Presidential Candidates ~ What's Wrong With This Picture?

Faiths of the candidates

"The 2008 presidential candidates were asked what their religion is, whether they belong to a particular church and how often they attend services.

"Like the majority of Americans, all the candidates are Christians. Seven are Roman Catholic, three are Methodist, three are Baptist, one is Episcopalian, one is Presbyterian, one is Mormon and one describes himself simply as Christian."

DEMOCRATS

Delaware Sen. Joseph R. Biden, Jr.: Roman Catholic. He attends services at either St. Patrick's or St. Joseph's in Wilmington, Del., when his schedule permits.

New York Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton: A "practicing Methodist who attends church as often as possible."

Connecticut Sen. Chris Dodd: Catholic. He attends services in Washington, Connecticut and when traveling.

Former North Carolina Sen. John Edwards: Methodist. He is a member of the Edenton Street United Methodist Church in Raleigh, N.C., but is looking with his wife, Elizabeth, for a church near their new home in Chapel Hill.

Ohio Rep. Dennis J. Kucinich: Catholic. He is a member of St. Aloysius in Cleveland but attends services "not often."

Illinois Sen. Barack Obama: Christian. He attends Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago, and goes to services "frequently, when at home on Sundays."

New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson: Catholic. He attends St. Francis Cathedral Parish in Santa Fe, N.M., "on a fairly regular basis, and attends services on the road when possible."

REPUBLICANS

Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback: Catholic. He attends two services on Sundays, Mass in the morning at Christ the King Catholic Church in Topeka and then services at Topeka Bible (Evangelical Christian) with his family. "He tries to go to daily Mass whenever he can, wherever he is. When in Washington, he attends St. Joseph's on Capitol Hill."

Former Virginia Gov. Jim Gilmore: Methodist. He is a member of River Road Methodist in Richmond, Va., and "attends his home church as often as his travel schedule allows."

Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani: Catholic. "The mayor's personal relationship with God is private and between him and God."

California Gov. Duncan Hunter: Baptist. He is a member of Trinity Baptist Church in El Cajon, Calif., and attends services almost every Sunday but usually elsewhere because he's often traveling.

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Hucabee: Southern Baptist. He is a member of the Church at Rock Creek in Little Rock, Ark., and attends services "every Sunday he's in town."

Arizona Sen. John McCain: Episcopalian, but his four youngest children are Baptist, and he attends the North Phoenix Baptist Church when he is home.

Texas Rep. Ron Paul: Baptist. He is a member of the First Baptist Church in Lakewood, Texas.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney: Mormon, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He attends services weekly at a Mormon temple in Belmont, Mass.

Colorado Rep. Tom Tancredo: Presbyterian. He is a member of the Cherry Hills Community Church in Highland, Colo., and attends services "every week I am home."

Former Wisconsin Gov. Tommy Thompson: Catholic. He is a member of St. Peter's in Madison, Wis., and attends services weekly. Source: Associated Press For additional health information, visit OhioHealth.

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