For some years I 've taught courses at Middlebury College on poetry and spirituality , and students often say to me : ` Jesus : CNN poll finds Mississippi least religious state . Vermont is most religious . He says in South , religion all over radio , road signs , towns ; in Vermont fewer go to church . But Vermont ranks high on environment , health care . Mississippi ranks at bottom . Parini : Vermonters spiritual seekers , God-hungry : neighbor-helpers more than churchgoers .
Jesus : CNN poll finds Mississippi least religious state . Vermont is most religious . He says in South , religion all over radio , road signs , towns ; in Vermont fewer go to church . But Vermont ranks high on environment , health care . Mississippi ranks at bottom . Parini : Vermonters spiritual seekers , God-hungry : neighbor-helpers more than churchgoers .