The show represented the American dream -- ordinary people getting an opportunity at fame. And, a lot of the contestants have been Christians that have been open about their beliefs.
So, it is pretty obvious Fox is clueless about who its audience is for the program and that pushing a Hollywood social agenda upon viewers will be a disaster. That combined with a popular judge leaving the program is going be a disaster.
It's about people who want instant fame and want it now without working for it. It was a lottery. It's ALL about instant gratification and ego even if they posses no talent.