Less than half of England and Wales population Christian, Census 2021 shows

[Duty]

[Fake Messiah]

Yes, even the guy who is considered an intellectual in Christian circles, Ken Ham, was horrified by churches in London.

This is what he wrote in the intro to one of his many books in which he is trying to stop the loss of Christians.

From Amazon preview

But inside [the church], I can hear each of my careful footsteps echoing in the dim quiet. I inhale deeply, taking in the aroma of ancient stones and old books. I see rows and rows of ornate pews — seating for more than 3,000 —yet I am ushered into the small foyer area where around 30 chairs are set up and where I join a handful of elderly people with their heads bowed. Humbly and faithfully, those beside me say their prayers and listen to a brief message by a man who speaks of hope — but whose tired eyes seem to feel none of it.

It is Sunday. For hundreds of years the faithful have been walking through the heavy wooden doors on this day, at this time, to gather together and share in the timeless rituals of worship, prayer, and proclamation that made this country the bastion of Christendom for centuries. But this morning I realize that I'm part of a funeral. But it is not the funeral of an individual; it is the funeral of an institution. Within months, the older generation will likely disband and the doors of this church will be shut and locked. The candles will never again be lit. The resounding anthem of the great hymns of our spiritual forefathers will never again echo in its passages.

Since 1969, 1,500 churches in England have heard that final thud as their doors were shut after their final service after hundreds of years of active life.

[Jehanne]

[zebo-the-fat]

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

[Jehanne]

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-63792408

Now can we PLEASE change the bloody national anthem?!?!!?

What did you have in mind? Since Christianity in the UK is on the skids, I suggest ‘Jesus Can’t Play Rugby’.

Boru

Can't play football, either.

[Ranjr]

What governmental or religious proceeding doesn't dovetail with Yakety Sax?

[BrianSoddingBoru4]

^We have a winner!!

Boru

[zebo-the-fat]

^We have a winner!!

Boru

Seconded!

[The Valkyrie]