The census of population (2001, 2011, 2021) is the main statistical source for non-Christian and other faiths and groups. Jews…
Very interesting
Where are the statistics for other religious groups? In addition, analysis on the differences between 1st to 3rd generation migrant…
As stated in our report, the comment was made by Nick Spencer of the think tank Theos. You could contact…
It does not seem hypocritical, to me, to hold the opinion that people's relationship with God is a personal matter…
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3 responses to “Declining Faith in Scotland?”
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I am currently writing an essay as part of my study for an MA in Religious Studies with the OU based on the Dunfermline Presbytery Survey which you highlighted last year. I have been looking at trends in Scotland but cannot find anything on the trends over the last few years from the Scottish Household Survey. So as you suggest it’s probably not there. With your assistance I would be happy to try to do this piece of research.
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Yes! This would be great and we really appreciate it. I’ll contact you offline to discuss, but for now would point you and all readers to the ESDS at http://www.esds.ac.uk, and the Nesstar online analysis tool in particular at http://nesstar.esds.ac.uk/webview/index.jsp. The Scottish Household Survey is one of the research datasets available for exploring online.
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I think religion will see a steady decline for various reasons.Respect overall in the general population has declined.at the present moment people many people are struggling to make ends meet so matters such as religion will take a back seat.
It’s hard to see this trend reversing anytime soon.
Darren
Joiner Dundee-Fair Developments
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