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Nones report is discussed on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Programme

Nones report is discussed on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Programme

Harry Farley, Religion and Ethics Journalist for the BBC, discusses Theos’ Nones report on BBC Radio 4’s Sunday Programme. 04/12/2022

This week’s Census results drew out some surprising revelations including a ten–fold rise in those identifying themselves as Shaman. But one particular statistic which grabbed a lot of media attention was that for the first time, fewer than half of people in England and Wales described themselves as Christian. William asks what determines whether Britain is or is not a Christian country with guests Dr Scot Peterson, Lecturer in Politics at the University of Oxford, and Rt Revd Dr. Helen–Ann Hartly, Bishop of Ripon.

Listen to the full discussion, here. (Nones discussed from 03:23)

 


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Hannah Waite

Hannah Waite

Hannah joined Theos in 2019. She has an undergraduate degree in Psychology and Counselling and a PhD in Practical Theology both from the University of Aberdeen. She is particularly interested in mental health, disability and theology and was a founding member and community developer of Friendship House Aberdeen, a movement towards creating an inclusive community for adults with and without disability. She is working on Theos’ Religion and Science project.

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Posted 4 December 2022

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