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One of the essential pillars of Christianity is immaculate conception of Jesus. Liberal Christians and non-Christians do not believe in immaculate conception. There exist many theories on the birth of Jesus though much of the literature contradicting official Church philosophy has been destroyed.
1994 to 2003: The Harris Poll® has conducted many opinion polls to determine the religious beliefs of American adults. The following do believe in the virgin birth:
| Date of poll |
All adults |
Christians |
Non-Christians |
Men |
Women |
Republicans |
Democrats |
Independents |
| 1994 |
78% |
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| 1998-JUL |
83% |
91% |
47% |
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| 2000-SEP 2 |
82% |
91% |
43% |
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| 2003-JAN |
77% |
93% |
27% |
70% |
83% |
86% |
73% |
72% |
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Birth