Should have tagged the author himself @landonschnabel.bsky.social
I teach his paper every year. It is 1) helpful for helping students understand contemporary politics (or...any era's politics, really), and 2) a reminder that old theory isn't inherently bad theory.

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Every day people are straying away from the church and going back to God. -Lenny Bruce

If the concept of God has any validity or any use, it can only be to make us larger, freer, and more loving. If God cannot do this, then it is time we got rid of Him. -James Baldwin

Many manage this conflict by disengaging from religious institutions while reimagining spirituality on their own terms.

Thus, we're seeing a trend toward individualization and DIY religion and spirituality.

We included the quotes in the next post in the epigraph.

Perceiving institutions as stifling self-actualization, marginalizing sexual minorities, constraining women, or demonstrating hypocrisy leads to conflict between religious commitments and deeply held values related to concern for others and the sacredness of the individual.

Using longitudinal quantitative surveys and in-depth interviews from a nationally-representative sample, we show how and why young people leave organized religion. It's more about the institutions than the faith traditions.

Thank you, Prudence!

Thank you, Chris!