Okay, I don't live in America so I find it hard to know whether i'm a republican or a democrat.
Personally I don't really like Obama, in his speeches he talks about change but doesn't specify how he will change things or what (Althought if you have any examples of this that i've missed please...
It's up to you what you believe. Some people believe in Science, some people believe in Religion. There are a few who believe in both.
You do not need to be afraid of God. If you choose the religious path, he will forgive you (apparently).
If you choose science, then it doesn't matter what...