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The politics of faith: Britain's changing relationship with Christianity

The New Statesman | UK politics and culture

CHAPTER

The Decline of Church Attendance and Cultural Christianity

This chapter examines the dramatic drop in Church of England attendance over the past few decades, contrasting the still prevalent identification of many as Christians. It discusses the distinctions between cultural and believing Christians, the rise of secularism, and how these shifts are affecting religious discourse in society. Through various perspectives on the church's future, it highlights the need for both innovation and community within the evolving landscape of faith.

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