Saturday, July 3rd, 2021
Special Edition: Losing Religion in America
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Today we’re talking about why most Americans are turning away from organized religions. Recent surveys show that for the first time in our history, fewer than half of American adults say they belong to an established church, mosque, synagogue or other religious institution. The numbers have dropped significantly in the past 20 years. While the shift is most prevalent in younger adults, the trend is consistent across all generations.
Today we’re joined by USC professor Diane Winston, who researches religion and spirituality. She’ll get into the reasons why people are turning away from established religious groups and what they’re leaning on instead.
But first, we’re speaking with pastor Cory Marquez. He left his old evangelical congregation and started a new church to attract more millennials. We chat about how religion is evolving and why he still thinks faith has a place in our modern society.
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Guest: Cory Marquez
Cory Marquez is the founder and pastor of New Abbey. It’s an inclusive, progressive and affirming church committed to telling the biggest story of God in Los Angeles.
He is also an executive at TELACU Industries, which is the largest community development corporation in the United States. He’s also an executive coach for business and non-profit leaders.
Cory’s life work is centered around developing innovation and sustainability in organizations and individuals.
Guest: Diane Winston
Diane Winston holds the Knight Chair in Media and Religion at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism. Her current research interests include religion, politics and the news media, American spirituality, and religion and entertainment media.
She has authored or co-edited works such as “Religion in Los Angeles: Religious Activism, Innovation and Diversity in the Global City,” “Religion and Reality TV: Faith in Late Capitalism,” “The Oxford Handbook on Religion and the American News Media” and “Faith in the Market: Religion and the Rise of Urban Commercial Culture.”
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