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Every year, I visit the Doug Pagitt Radio Show to give my predictions about the upcoming year in religion. \u00a0I did so on Sunday, and here are my 2012 predictions:<\/p>\n

1. Mitt Romney\u2019s nomination will bring anti-Mormon bigotry to a fever pitch. \u00a0Evangelicals simply will not vote for a Mormon, ensuring Obama\u2019s reelection.<\/p>\n

What are your predictions for 2012?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Here are the segments of the show featuring my predictions:<\/p>\n

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