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nikkival · 07-12-2007, 18:18

I seem to remember reading something about this a while ago, from memory around 85% of americans consider themselves religious or have faith - the largest group being born-again or evangelist type Christians, it's a big business over there, TV channels, Billy Graham type Conventions, Christian Rock Festivals etc.

Whereas in the UK the figure is only about 15%, churches are being closed down due to low attendances and not enough funding. With such a low percentage of religious people - would it be worth campaigning for the minority vote?

07-12-2007, 18:18	#10
nikkival Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ossy Posts: 910 Liked: 0 times Rep Power: 203	Re: Why doesnt religion play a bigger part in UK politics? I seem to remember reading something about this a while ago, from memory around 85% of americans consider themselves religious or have faith - the largest group being born-again or evangelist type Christians, it's a big business over there, TV channels, Billy Graham type Conventions, Christian Rock Festivals etc. Whereas in the UK the figure is only about 15%, churches are being closed down due to low attendances and not enough funding. With such a low percentage of religious people - would it be worth campaigning for the minority vote? __________________ I'm on facebook! Add me as a friend at http://www.facebook.com/nikkival?ref=profile