Categories Burlington Financial Iowa Local News Political Religion West Burlington Government vs. God? People are less religious when government is bigger, research says Post author By Falcon Post date April 19, 2018 Click here: Researchers call it an exchange model of religion: If people can get what they need from the government (be it health care, education or welfare) they’re less likely to turn to a divine power for help, according to the theory. ← Williams: A Mayor’s Most Important Job (was Burlington on his mind?) → John Stossel: Myths and Fake Statistics around Gun Control