Secularisation in the UK and USA

What evidence is there of secularisation in the UK?

• Decline in church attendance
• Increase in religious diversity
• Growth of non-Christian beliefs
• All of the above

How has attendance to church services changed in the UK?

• It has significantly increased
• It has remained stable
• It has continued to decline
• It has varied among different denominations

What does Davie suggest about religious belief in the UK?

• It has declined significantly
• It has become privatised
• It has become more traditional
• It has shifted towards non-Christian beliefs

How has the internet influenced religious practices, according to Hellend?

• It has made religion more structured
• It has reduced religious interactions
• It has facilitated online religious communication
• It has promoted unstructured discussions

What evidence of secularisation in the USA is mentioned in the information?

• Decline in church attendance
• Increase in religious diversity
• Rise of fundamentalist beliefs
• All of the above

According to Bruce, how has American religion adapted to modern society?

• It has become more traditional
• It has remained unchanged
• It has shifted towards self-improvement
• It has embraced psychological and therapeutic beliefs

According to Stark and Bainbridge, what is the belief about human nature and religion?

• People are naturally religious and always seek religion
• People are naturally secular and religion is declining
• People make rational decisions about religion based on benefits
• People are indifferent to religion and its rewards

What does Lyon's study suggest about religious practices in the USA?

• Churches are becoming more traditional
• Theme parks are becoming religious institutions
• Religious experiences are becoming consumer-oriented
• Denominations are losing followers