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Atheists now outnumber theists in the UK – but it’s not all bad news
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Ann-Louise Graham2024-10-25T05:00:00
Ann-Louise Graham says that Christians now being perceived to be the ‘bad guys’ resonates not because this is a novel concept, but because it has long been the reality. She encourages us to stand firm under opposition.
Recent findings show that the UK now has more atheists than those who believe in God, according to research led by Queens university Belfast and others. And while this news may not be entirely surprising, it did make my heart sink. The relentless barrage of concerning headlines and the issues they reflect poses a significant challenge.
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