Why are there so many empty Churches in England?

Question

I went on duputation several times and brother, that place was dead....

deputation that is...

Answer 1

Over the last few decades in England, there has been an alarming rise in rational thinking.

Answer 2

I am not at all sure what a "Deputation" is?
But I'll by pass that!
In Holland recently the Christian democrates were ousted from government, lots of churches closed down, the old fashioned Christian laws became taboo, that part of the world is now a far better place!
Long live the day when that applies to all religions all over the world!
But you are asking specifically about the churches in the UK?
I think some one has already provided the answer to this , people in the UK (and in the rest of the world) are starting to 'wise up' to the fact that religion of all denominations is pure and unadulterated BS!
When we were children we were all told about 'Daddy Christmas' there came a time in our lives that we just knew this story just couldn't be true, but if some still want to believe then no harm in that I suppose, just don't try to convince me!
Same goes for all religions, believe if you want but keep out of my face with it!
Your religion along with all the others, including the 'God of the Rising Sun' will eventually disappear people will read about all this and wonder how us 'ancients' could ever believe in such a load of BS!
Long live the day!!
"Brother that place was dead" is mentioned in your question??
Is that really what you base your opinions on, the amount of active churches in any given area?? All very very sad!
Now despite my disparaging comments, I would like to know more about this 'deputation' thing?
Just while I have a bit of space here I was looking at your profile ' it's amazing how a lot of your replies have confused 'Bible bashers' with 'Bible thumpers' it's all very easy, I for example am a 'Bible basher' a 'Bible thumper' is one who thumps the Bible to 'prove' a point.

Answer 3

I'm guessing you are comparing it to the US, right?

America was founded by Christians from England, so it has always had a base in Christianity. This means there are a higher percentage of Christians there to start off with, and it is more likely that people of other religions migrating to the US are more likely to convert.

In contrast, England started off as lots of seperate tribes and was introduced to Christianity much later on in its development. Then, even when Christianity became the most 'popular' religion in the country there were still differences and civil wars to do with the Catholic/Protestant break. This has meant that the country has become used to the idea of no one religion being dominant, and so has a less stable foundation. I think it also means we are more tolerant of other religions (I'm not saying Americans are intolerant, I just mean that England is less protective of its status as a Christian country).

I would love for all the churches to be full, but it is difficult for a country not based in Christianity.

Answer 4

The predominant religious cultural thinking in Blighty is that the relationship between God and oneself cannot be mediated through another very effectively. Although small, the Catholic population are the largest church-goers. Secular religious belief is a personal thing and people simply find they have something more productive things to do on a sunday, like go to the pub, catch up on stuff, relax, what-have-you. Going to church seems rather a pointless and repetetive unproductive thing to do when one considers that there is a rise in atheism simply because what's going on the world does not seem to provide much evidence of "intelligent design" and that even if there is a God, He does not seem to care much for his creation. Equally, the Chritian Religions have made a good living from trading in Fear. It simply doesn't work anymore and does not have much relevance for most people.

Answer 5

Not only are church attendances way down, but over the years a shift has occured, and more people are living in cities and less in the country than there were when most churched were built. Thus, country churches don't have such a large local population anymore to fill them.

Answer 6

How do you know that there is so many empty churches in England. Many there worship God. My guess is that it's much older than the US, and people have moved on to other places of Worship.

Answer 7

Well, about 1,500 were in a Marquee in Cornhill this weekend. It got so partyingly wild, the Pastor had to tell us to cool it or the police might come. Still, that's the Jesus Army for you. Just a bunch of free, wild, loviing Jesus Freaks high on Eternal Life.

Answer 8

the church in England that is recognised by people has lost it's way, but don't despair, god is raising a new church over here, He has said there will be a revival if we follow Him faithfully. I'm in a growing church, check out the link, it's a great thing to be where God is working.

Answer 9

Because England, like most "developed" countries have switched from the worship of God to the worship of State. Afterall, if politicians don't give you what you ask for you can vote them out.

Answer 10

because they have made the church dull,they need to liven things
up a bit,this way they,ll get the younger generation to attend,
id even go again if i did,nt think id fall asleep.
we should take note from the African American churches,they have a ball of a time and churches are always full.

Answer 11

Because we have freedom of choice and most people don't want to devote one day a week to going into some stuffy building listening to someone who they wouldn't normally listen to drone on about something or another, if God is everywhere it wouldn't matter which building we are in as long as we are worshipping.