"Half of all Christians in England and Wales are over the age of 55, although Catholics have a younger age profile."
And then the numbers will drop off a cliff!
Although the bit that made me laugh was a quote from a Church of England spokesperson: "“The increase in those identifying as ‘no faith’ reflects a growing plurality in society rather than any increase in secularism or humanism. We do not have an increasingly secular society as much as a more agnostic one."
I am sure this a evidence-based comment. Anyway, he seems to be clinging to the hope that 'agnostic' should mean 'knowing there's *something* but not quite daring to call it God'. Plus, he's almost seeking solace in the fact that 'adherents to organised religion' are increasing in number... who would've thought that anyone except Muslims would be pleased about the advance of Islam..?
And then the numbers will drop off a cliff!
Although the bit that made me laugh was a quote from a Church of England spokesperson: "“The increase in those identifying as ‘no faith’ reflects a growing plurality in society rather than any increase in secularism or humanism. We do not have an increasingly secular society as much as a more agnostic one."
I am sure this a evidence-based comment. Anyway, he seems to be clinging to the hope that 'agnostic' should mean 'knowing there's *something* but not quite daring to call it God'. Plus, he's almost seeking solace in the fact that 'adherents to organised religion' are increasing in number... who would've thought that anyone except Muslims would be pleased about the advance of Islam..?
