Survey Says: The Public Religion Research Institute released its “American Values Survey” today, revealing all sorts of statistical information about religion and politics in the U.S.

Two-thirds of voters, for instance, say it is “very important” or “somewhat important” for a presidential candidate to have strong religious beliefs. Meanwhile, most voters (53%) report that they would be “somewhat or very comfortable” with a Mormon President.

Holy Ghosts: The Washington Post On Faith blog is talking about the the Catholic approach to the paranormal.

Rebel without a Priest: Catholic groups are reportedly challenging Austrian bishops by holding mass without priests.

Faithful Fighters: The Jewish Daily Forward and the Sun Sentinel note that Jewish groups are gearing up for Veterans day.

Job insecurity: A Muslim supermarket worker says he was fired because of his faith.

Finally, our Tweet of the Day comes from the Washington Post’s On Faith Twitter feed, offering their own opinion about yesterday’s vote to allow for Sunday alcohol sales in Georgia:

@onfaith – Atlanta overwhelmingly OKs Sunday alcohol sales/ Now you can sin on Sundays! http://wapo.st/uAAosd

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