I don't believe in the UK that the majority of the population really cares about religion at all, just those over 65yrs old who feel they might be looking for somewhere to go in a few years time and so waste their sunday's going out in the cold to church, hoping for some bizarre extension of life in the next life, despite no evidence of one.
PLEASE indicate your country of origin when you reply, to improve this very unscientific survey. thanks.
2006-11-21 02:51:35 · 36 answers · asked by dsclimb1 5 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I'm from UK, definitely well under 65 and am training to be a vicar. If I'm honest I don't care much for religion, but rather about faith. I can only speak from the perspective of Christianity as that is the faith that I have.
I am a bit concerned by your question, as I think it is a little harsh on the 65+ and others who do choose to go to church. I'm not sure that I have ever met someone who goes to church for the reasons that you have suggested. You might find that there are a number of people who might question your claims of a lack of evidence, but then when you think about it, isn't believing something when evidence is not always readily available what faith is all about?? Just a thought.
2006-11-21 03:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by 3-eyed-alien 1 · 3⤊ 2⤋
I come from Nrth.Ireland and fit into most of the above category. I would'nt say that I am looking for a place to go in a few years ( could be you first mate!). I have always gone to church, just a way of life for me, of course there is much more than just going to church. St. Patrick converted the Irish and for the believers gave us the gift of faith, which has been handed down ever since. A matter of belief, try it! there is a lot of theology coming out of America in the University world, not much from Europe. A sign of the times maybe.Thanks.
2006-11-21 03:34:23 · answer #2 · answered by Plato 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian (35) of English descent, born in South Africa, living in the UK(for the last 6 years). I think that a lot of you have given your opinions, but what I gather is that most opinions are pulled straight out of people's rear end. See, anyone with half a brain would be able to spell (the british atheist who writes in has spelt the most BASIC of words incorrectly) hear instead of HERE. i can therefore safely deduce you dont read a lot. If you did you would know the most ruthless of atheists killed many more because they had no form of religious doctrines as a guideline to help bring their violent human natures in tow. People such as Lenin, Stalin, Mao Tse Tung, Paul Pot (Cambodia) to name but a few.
I am a committed Christian doing volunteer work in 2 different sectors of the community (youth work) and have been volunteering since i was a teenager in South Africa, helping to keep kids off the street by keeping them involved and in so doing, implementing a greater good... I only wonder, how many of you Christian bashing people can say they offer the same.
I don't think i'm perfect, any Christian will be the first to admit that we are all human, aspiring to promote LOVE throughout the world. I cannot speak for other Christians, or answer why Muslims feel its right to kill other people in the name of Allah, but I can say for myself that my faith is a unique, personal, experience whereby I give the best I've got to help others and spread God's Love (in all forms of the word Love).
I have been to SEVERAL different churches in the UK. I disagree with you as the asker of this question that only old people go to church, you are WRONG. Can I invite you to come along with me to several churches and see for yourself that things are not as you claim. I've been attending the Catholic Church for most of the time i was here, then, also at my friend's church, an Anglican Church, then sometimes I'd go with my French pal and her hubby to their pentecostal or Elim churches which they prefer because its really lively and people dance and enjoy God's word in a very passionate way. IN conclusion I'd like to assert that its not wise to make assumptions based on theories you probably pulled from your...err, well...I'm a Christian, I'll rise above the situation and leave it at that.
2006-11-21 03:20:14 · answer #3 · answered by Wisdom 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 Probably
2 UK Christian, under 65!
2006-11-21 03:13:33 · answer #4 · answered by trebor88 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lets say the the more fervent, fundamentalist Christians appear to be from over the pond... but there are some Brit Christians under the age of 65 who get upset when religious questions are asked... especially if the questions or comments disagree with the Bible/Jesus/God etc...
As for me... I'm a Brit, who has no problem with anyone being religious... I just want a)scientific evidence of the existence of god etc, b) organised religion investigated properly and c)the religious zealots to stop trying to convert me ;)
2006-11-21 03:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by Boring Old Fart 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋
I'm from Northern Ireland. I'm a ronin mystic, which is to say I'm interested in abstract theology and moral philosophy, and can be quite vicious in both my attack and defence of certain styles of thinking, but align myself to no religion. I have yet to see any ethical justification for associative religious identity, and strongly denounce those who engage in groupthink (including those of the Atheist and Agnostic persuasion who do so) over and above their own quest to think things through and who refuse to accept that there might be many ways of correctly interpreting the world around us.
2006-11-21 05:22:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Im a British church going 26 year old!
I would pay every Saturday night to get into my Church, such is the presence of Christ.
And yes, I have done all the things that any other young person thinks is great in this life. But I have found something a million times better. And yes I had a great social life, great hang outs, relationships and all the rest of it.
But I will tell you now, nothing and I mean nothing beats experiencing the living Christ.
2006-11-21 03:04:36 · answer #7 · answered by kez 2 · 3⤊ 3⤋
i am from the uk and most deffinately under 65yrs old! i am a christian and i do care about my relationship with my God. church is not a waste of time it is often fun, a chance to meet with friends and to encorage each other in the lord. my God fulfills his promises and his timing is absolutly amazing.
2006-11-21 03:15:40 · answer #8 · answered by attb 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I'm from the UK and i don't believe in anything unless it can be proven, my opinions is how can i believe it something that I'm not 100% sure exists, i respect others who do believe in god/religion etc and i think that everyone should be entitled to there opinion and own beliefs
2006-11-21 03:45:17 · answer #9 · answered by Dreamah 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
US here.
From what I can see, most of the posts here reflect the current situation in the US: the evangelical christians are trying to take over the government, and the rest of us are resisting.
2006-11-21 03:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by John's Secret Identity™ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋