Religion in Britain

Wiley Blackwell

2015

xv, 264 p.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 237–254) and index

9781405135955

Preliminaries. Introduction ; Contexts and generations ; Facts and figures ; Religious legacies. Cultural heritage, believing without belonging and vicarious religion ; Territory, politics and institutions ; Presence: who can do what for whom? ; Shifting priorities: from obligation to consumption. An emerging market: gainers and losers ; Proliferations of the spiritual ; Public religion and secular reactions. Managing diversity ; Religion in public life ; Thinking theoretically. Religion and modernity continued

Religion in Britain evaluates and sheds light on the religious situation in twenty-first century Britain; it explores the country's increasing secularity alongside religion's growing presence in public debate, and the impact of this paradox on Britain's society. Describes and explains the religious situation in twenty-first century Britain. Based on the highly successful Religion in Britain Since 1945 (Blackwell, 1994) but extensively revised with the majority of the text re-written to reflect the current situation. Investigates the paradox of why Britain has become increasingly secular and how religion is increasingly present in public debate compared with 20 years ago. Explores the impact this paradox has on churches, faith communities, the law, politics, education, and welfare.

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