Christian nationalism in Britain driven by people who seldom go to church, says report
Research challenges the notion that the growing visibility of crosses and other symbols reflects a revival of Christianity
TL;DR
- Christian nationalism in Britain is largely promoted by people who rarely attend church and prioritize defending the nation's Christian heritage.
- A report by Theos identified five groups, with 'identity integrationists' (11% of respondents) exhibiting Christian nationalist views, characterized by low church attendance and anti-immigration/Islam sentiments.
- More religiously observant 'belief integrationists' (13% of respondents) showed more positive attitudes towards asylum seekers and religious diversity.
- The findings suggest that Christianity is being used as a marker of British identity amidst anxieties about immigration and cultural change, rather than reflecting a religious revival.
- A significant portion of Britons (55%) would be unhappy if their local church became a mosque, and 37% agree with the 'great replacement' conspiracy theory.