Unbelievable?

Christianity in England: A Dying Faith or a Sleeping Giant? Bijan Omrani and Paul Kingsnorth with Andy Kind

Jul 31, 2025
Join historian Bijan Omrani, author of *God is an Englishman*, and Paul Kingsnorth, a former environmental activist turned Christian author, as they navigate the pulse of Christianity in England. They tackle the decline of church attendance and the rise of young seekers craving authenticity. Discussing the historical impact of Christianity, they ponder what society might lose without it and explore whether there's hope for a revival, blending ancient traditions with modern approaches to faith.
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INSIGHT

1960s Tech and Individualism Impact

  • The 1960s technology surge and shift in psychology fueled the fragmentation of Christian community in England.
  • Individualism and new tech disrupted the social fabric that underpinned Christian life and transmission.
ANECDOTE

Paul Kingsnorth's Spiritual Journey

  • Paul Kingsnorth describes growing up surrounded by a Christianity he felt was hollow and irrelevant.
  • His journey led him to embrace Orthodox Christianity after years of spiritual searching.
INSIGHT

1960s Rejection of Tradition

  • The 1960s youth culture rejected tradition, leading to loss of spiritual depth in England.
  • Instant gratification and education rejecting absolute truth fragmented Christian transmission.
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