The poll results show that white evangelicals were much more theocratic than any other group. Seventeen percent want their faith to be the main source of U.S. law, and a whopping 54 percent want it to provide the source of some of our laws.

A new poll finds that 57 percent of Americans say they oppose allowing small-business owners to refuse services to LGBTQ people if the owner believes it would violate his or her religious beliefs. Only 36 percent favor allowing businesses to discriminate.

People have been arguing about theology for a long time. Many have been killed or oppressed in the process. The United States helped put a stop to all of that with a policy that says when it comes to religion, feel free to make your best argument for whatever team you’re on, but don’t expect the government to back your side.