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In the midst of a bitter presidential campaign, a group of 13 evangelical leaders has founded an organization advocating a Christian and civil approac

Now, to be fair, the explosive rise of Donald Trump can be laid square at the feet of both major political parties.

A contender’s lack of strong faith is not the deal breaker it once was for voters, according to a survey released Wednesday (Jan. 27).

Scott Walker, best known for picking a fight with Wisconsin’s unions that led to protesters’ occupation of the state Capitol, credits prayer and his church for delivering him and his family through trying times.

In the letter announcing his candidacy for president last week (July 2), Virginia Democrat Jim Webb said that “outside my faith and my family, my greatest love will always be for this amazing country that for more than 200 years has given so many people the opportunity to have a good life, raise a family, live in freedom, and achieve their dreams.”

Here are five faith facts about Jindal, who has one of the more intriguing religious backgrounds among all the contenders.