For the first time in history, Christians make up less than half of England. From the data Office for National Statistics (ONS), the organization responsible for disseminating country statistics published in the British Gazette telegramThis Tuesday, the 29th.
According to the ONS, more than 46% of people described themselves as “Christian” in 2021. The result shows a 13% drop compared to nearly 60% believers ten years ago. The data also show that all major religions except Christianity flourished in the country during this period.
The relevance of Christians in England
According to the Archbishop of York, the Reverend Stephen Cottrell, “It’s no big surprise that the number of Christians in England has declined”. However, religionists thought that Christianity was “the greatest movement on earth.”
Cottrell said, “We are challenged not only to believe that God will build His kingdom on earth, but also to do our part in making Christ known.”
The United Kingdom is home to some of the greatest preachers in Christian history, such as Charles Spurgeon, John Wesley and George Whitfield.
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