Tobin Grant: Corner of Church and State
How religion (really) drives support for the police using force
By Tobin Grant — August 18, 2015
Who supports police use of force? Those who have the most stake in the system (that's probably you!)
Poll: Trump leads among born-again base of GOP
By Tobin Grant — August 5, 2015
It's early, but Donald Trump is leading among born-again Republicans. Seriously.
Few around the globe live where all religions are free & equal
By Tobin Grant — July 22, 2015
Few countries take the hands-off approach found in the United States.
How the Scopes trial created the “Bible Belt”
By Tobin Grant — July 21, 2015
We didn't know it was the Bible Belt until the 1920s and the fight over evolution.
Jewish groups reticent on Iran nuclear deal, from serious concern to cautious optimism
By Tobin Grant — July 15, 2015
America's largest Jewish organizations want the Iran nuclear deal reviewed and vetted by Congress.
Can clerks refuse to issue same-sex marriage licenses? A guide to the legal debate
By Tobin Grant — July 13, 2015
Dan Bennett delves into the current legal debate over religious liberty, equality, and marriage.
Most women belong to a religious community that prohibits them from being leaders
By Tobin Grant — July 9, 2015
Two-thirds of religious Americans belong to a community that won't consider women for leadership positions.
Flying Christian flag above U.S. flag isn’t a federal crime
By Tobin Grant — July 7, 2015
Federal law says don't do it, but that's just a suggestion.
40 questions for Christians who oppose marriage equality (GUEST COMMENTARY)
By Tobin Grant — July 3, 2015
Matthew Vines responds to "40 Questions for Christians Now Waving Rainbow Flags" with 40 questions of his own.
Ranking religions on acceptance of homosexuality and reactions to SCOTUS ruling
By Tobin Grant — June 30, 2015
Some religious groups have kept quiet about the Supreme Court ruling. One reason: differences among their members.
Will nonprofits lose tax-exempt status over same-sex marriage? Justices on inevitable question
By Tobin Grant — June 29, 2015
The Court left the door open. Maybe not completely, but not shut either.
Surprising link between income & ideology — charting U.S. churches & religions
By Tobin Grant — June 26, 2015
Among religious groups, income is less important on economic views and is more influential on social issues.
Why it was so easy for Republicans to flip on Confederate flag issue
By Tobin Grant — June 24, 2015
The Confederate flag wasn't well-liked before the Charleston shooting, even among conservatives in the south.
Religious freedom advocates win another unanimous Supreme Court decision
By Tobin Grant — June 19, 2015
Advocates for religious freedom win another case by arguing for freedom of speech.
Is the Charleston shooting a hate crime, terrorism, or just murder?
By Tobin Grant — June 18, 2015
Terrorism and hate crimes aren't different because of the scale of the violence. It's a difference in motive and purpose.
