Here's another interesting, but brief, comment about Stephen Harper's religious beliefs from the Vancouver Sun:

"A recent feature column that's been picked up by many newspapers in Canada and the U.S. amounts to a spiritual profile of Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
It's the first newspaper article to try to tease out the evangelical Christian beliefs of Harper. Harper keeps his religion private because polls suggest it would hurt him badly to be upfront about it in secularized, pluralistic Canada. This piece explores the strict conservative beliefs of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, a denomination that Harper has attended for decades.
Personally, I think there's nothing wrong with political leaders having firm religious views. But I'm fascinated by the inner conflict Harper must be feeling. Should he continue appearing secretive by avoiding discussing his religion, or should he be more upfront about it all?"

So, you see, in Canada a politician who is an evangelical Christian tries to hide it because it could lose him too many votes! Quite a difference from the USA, isn't it?