Desigrejados

Abstract

The non-religious are the third largest religious group in Brazil, and the data show a tendency for this group to grow. Known by theology as dechurched, the non-religious are people who keep religious beliefs away from temples and institutions. In view of this, the documentary “Desigrejados” seeks to present who these people are and the reasons involved in the abandonment of congregations, in addition to bringing a discussion about the need for life in communion for the Christian religion. For this, dechurched people and experts with experience in the dogmas of Christianity were interviewed. The script mixes the voices of these characters, creating a fluid narrative that develops naturally. The documentary observes the different reasons that provoke deinstitutionalization, going through the personal experiences of the dechurched and the attitude of the churches towards public matters. There are also perspectives on the future of this phenomenon and on how the church can act in the near future to curb the loss of believers.