GREENVILLE, S.C. -- Four years ago, Mitt Romney's Mormon faith was a point of considerable concern, if not contention, for many Republican voters in South Carolina, a state where many voters are evangelical Christians and one that is known for its bare-knuckled politics.

With two days until this year's South Carolina's primary, the issue of Mr. Romney's faith has not vanished, though it is not nearly as prevalent as it was in 2008. South Carolina Republicans this time seem more pragmatic about choosing the candidate they believe will be best suited to defeat President Obama, fix the economy and promote Republican values, according to interviews with dozens of voters, analysts, elected officials and religious leaders.

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