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Why Religion Became Obsolete

In a new book, University of Notre Dame sociologist Christian Smith explains the cultural, political, and economic forces behind the massive decline in religious affiliation in the United States. Jason Shelton, also a sociologist and director of African American Studies at UT Austin, joins Dr. Smith in discussing the growing shift away from traditional faith institutions toward new forms of spiritual practice.
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A New U.S. Religious Landscape

A new Pew survey indicates that the steep two-decade decline in traditional American religious engagement may be coming to a halt. Alan Cooperman, Director of Religion Research at Pew Research Center, discusses the survey’s findings with long-time religion reporter Sarah Pulliam Bailey.
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Poverty, Religion, and the New Marriage Debate

This session will engage a fascinating, timely emerging conversation about poverty, family structure, shifting norms for boys and men, and possible opportunities for cultural and policy-oriented reform.
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