Do you have to be Christian to be British?

John Stevens  |  Comment
Date posted:  14 Oct 2026
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Do you have to be Christian to be British?

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The religion and society think tank Theos has just published the results of their research into current attitudes towards Christianity and Britishness in the UK.

Their conclusions are complex, and reveal that both the UK population, and Christians in the UK, are deeply divided on the relationship between Christianity and Britishness. 

The data shows that 50% of those surveyed believe there should be separation between Christianity and national arrangements, rejecting the idea that you need to be Christian to be British. The other 50% see some connection between Christianity and Britishness, but vary in what they think this should be.

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