The Changing Demographics of Religion in the United States and Around the World

Conference Call — May 28, 2015 — min

The Changing Demographics of Religion in the United States and Around the World

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Alan Cooperman, director of religion research at the Pew Research Center, discusses the factors driving changes in religious demographics in the United States and around the world.

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Alan Cooperman

Director of Religion Research, Pew Research Center

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Irina A. Faskianos

Vice President, National Program and Outreach, Council on Foreign Relations

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