Bibliograph

Religion and Generation Z, why seventy per cent of young people say they have no religion : a collection of essays by students, edited by Brian Mountford

Type

Label

Religion and Generation Z, why seventy per cent of young people say they have no religion : a collection of essays by students, edited by Brian Mountford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references

Index

no index present

Literary Form

essays

Main title

Religion and Generation Z

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1308554163

Responsibility statement

edited by Brian Mountford

Sub title

why seventy per cent of young people say they have no religion : a collection of essays by students

Summary

In 2017 NatCen's British Social Attitudes survey published statistics that 53% of the people in Britain say they have 'no religion' and that of those 70% of the 18-24 age-group claim to have 'no religion'. These essays attempt to say why, and are individual responses rather than a systematic examination of the question. Atheist, Agnostic, Irish, Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim views are represented. The purpose was to explain a social trend but, in the process of writing, several of the contributors have, as if by chance, produced material which is richly meditative and can be read both for information and as spiritual reflection. The Editor, Brian Mountford, is concerned that, too often, the religious views of the young are discussed by older clergy and writers but rarely heard first hand. This book is a partial remedy. Mountford has written opening and closing chapters, setting the scene and finally asking what future there is for religion

Classification