You may remember in late 2014 and then earlier again this year, that we asked you, our threads readers, to participate in research about your faith and beliefs for the One People Commission.
And respond you did: more than 1,700 people ended up taking part in the research, and we wanted to first say a huge thank you to everyone who participated and second, to satisfy your curiosity about what we found!
So here below are some of the key findings, because who doesn’t like to find out a little bit more about themselves?!
Please note: we have also distinguished, where there has been significant differences in the data, between black and minority ethnic respondents (BME) and white British respondents.
We asked if you feel supported and encouraged in your churches…
Three-quarters of you had shared your faith in the last month:
We got honest about doubt:
And told us about your beliefs:
Although there were some opinions that proved more divisive:
Your church involvement is high (80% involved in leadership roles!):
But this has not come without a cost:
But for many of you, your faith remains the most important part of your decision-making:
In the interests of not crashing your computer, we’ll leave it there, but head over here to read the full report.
Do you agree with the findings, from your own experience? Why or why not?
*The focus group all described themselves as Christians, all live in the UK, and are aged between 18 and 37.
