Tobin Grant: Corner of Church and State
Scalia’s very, very, very rare dissent: Court should have reviewed school graduation case
By Tobin Grant — June 16, 2014
Scalia says that the Constitution doesn't protect people from being offended.
Eric Cantor’s loss means 100% of congressional Republicans are Christian
By Tobin Grant — June 11, 2014
Eric Cantor was the only Jewish Republican in Congress. In fact, he was only Republican in the House or Senate who didn't belong to a Christian church.
Pastor gave over $240,000 to Republican Senators, may be the largest contributor among U.S. Clergy
By Tobin Grant — June 2, 2014
Clergy rarely contribute money to political campaigns. But one pastor stands out. Dianne Schwabe of Living Faith Christian Church in Northridge, California may be the largest campaign contributor among America’s clergy, annually writing checks of up to $25,000 to support Senate Republicans. Schwabe leads the Intercessory Prayer Ministry at Living Faith Christian Church, a non-denominational charismatic church. According to the church’s […]
Providing rest for families of children with disabilities
By Tobin Grant — May 30, 2014
Jill's House, a faith-based health facility, is focused on one goal: giving parents of children with intellectual disabilities short-term breaks to rest and rejuvenate.
Breaking Amish myths
By Tobin Grant — May 29, 2014
The Amish are far more interesting than our the quaint stereotypes .
Graphs: Who wants to be called an atheist? (spoiler: college-educated men)
By Tobin Grant — May 23, 2014
It's not just among activists. Atheists face a gender gap and an education gap among the average "none".
Graph: What do you call an American with no religion?
By Tobin Grant — May 21, 2014
In this stubbornly religious country, even those with no religion still hold to an identity that is tied to spirituality or belief.
Three words Protestants don’t understand (spoiler: the first is “Protestant”)
By Tobin Grant — May 14, 2014
Protestant? Evangelical? Mainline? The average Protetestant has no idea what you're talking about.
Analysis: Supreme Court says prayer is ok, even if sectarian and lacking diversity
By Tobin Grant — May 5, 2014
Prayers in government ceremonies may represent a community, even if it lacks religious diversity
Does religion make life better for atheists?
By Tobin Grant — May 2, 2014
Yes, says sociologist Rodney Stark. Even if you don't care about faith, the faithful promote "pro-social behavior" all around you.
America’s growing opposition to the death penalty
By Tobin Grant — May 1, 2014
Research suggests that Oklahoma's botched execution will accelerate public opposition to the death penalty
The culture war is so last century
By Tobin Grant — April 24, 2014
Culture wars are the rule, not the exception, in American history.
Jokes: How egg hunts differ across faiths
By Tobin Grant — April 22, 2014
Egg-strodinary jokes about religion. Get it?
Graphs: Anti-Jewish hate crimes in U.S.
By Tobin Grant — April 14, 2014
The shooting in Kansas at two Jewish centers is but one of nearly a hundreds of violent crimes at Jews each year.
Podcast: Long-forgotten sermons that shaped the civil rights movement
By Tobin Grant — April 11, 2014
Listen to a conversation about how long-forgotten sermons and speeches shaped the civil rights movement.