Does government support for religion strengthen it—or weaken it? New global research reveals counterintuitive consequences for both the favored faith and minority religions. What can these findings teach Americans as they navigate debates over how government should interact with majority Christianity?
Show Notes
<ul>
<li>Article | Dan Koev, "What Can Ceasar Render Unto God?" Liberty magazine, September/October 2025. https://www.libertymagazine.org/article/what-can-caesar-render-unto-god </li>
<li>Website | <a href='https://dankoev.carrd.co'>https://dankoev.carrd.co </a></li>
</ul>
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Dan Koev, Department Chair; Professor, Government & Criminal Justice, Regent University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-koev-59526263/ 
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dankoev.bsky.social

Does government support for religion strengthen it—or weaken it? New global research reveals counterintuitive consequences for both the favored faith and minority religions. What can these findings teach Americans as they navigate debates over how government should interact with majority Christianity? Show Notes Article | Dan Koev, "What Can Ceasar Render Unto God?" Liberty magazine, September/October 2025. https://www.libertymagazine.org/article/what-can-caesar-render-unto-god Website | https://dankoev.carrd.co *** Dan Koev, Department Chair; Professor, Government & Criminal Justice, Regent University. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-koev-59526263/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dankoev.bsky.social

Does government support for religion strengthen it—or weaken it? New global research reveals counterintuitive consequences for both the favored faith and minority religions. What can these findings teach Americans as they navigate debates over how government should interact with majority Christianity?
Show Notes
<ul>
<li>Article | Dan Koev, "What Can Ceasar Render Unto God?" Liberty magazine, September/October 2025. https://www.libertymagazine.org/article/what-can-caesar-render-unto-god&nbsp;</li>
<li>Website | <a href="https://dankoev.carrd.co" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://dankoev.carrd.co&nbsp;</a></li>
</ul>
***
Dan Koev, Department Chair; Professor, Government &amp; Criminal Justice, Regent University.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-koev-59526263/&nbsp;
Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/dankoev.bsky.social&nbsp;

58: A Toxic Embrace? State Favoritism of Religion. Interview with Dan Koev.

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