A whopping 60% of 18-24 year olds have ‘no religion’ compared to 42% of the Great British public. With each new generation, people are less and less religious, confirmed a February 2015 survey by YouGov. (Figure 1)
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When YouGov asked the 42% that were non-religious ‘Would you describe yourself as…’, 45% said they were best described as Atheists, 17% as Agnostics and 8% as Humanists. (Figure 2)
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In just two years belief in God has reduced by 5%. Today more people don’t believe in a God or a greater spiritual power than do believe: 33% (29% in 2012) don’t believe in God or any greater spiritual power whilst 32% (37% in 2012) do believe in God. (Figure 3)
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Today 46% of 18-24 year olds compared to 24% of 60+ don’t believe in God or any greater/higher spiritual power. (Figure 4)
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Both Ed Miliband and Nick Clegg have stated they are atheists. Perhaps surprisingly, these statements make voters view them more positively (10-11%) rather than more negatively (6%). (Figure 5)
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Atheism UK President Chris Street said “Atheist, agnostic or humanist politicians might be well advised to state their non-religious beliefs prior to the General Election in May 2015, just as Nick Clegg and Ed Miliband have done, because voters might view them more positively. After the 2010 General Election Atheism UK wrote to all 650 MPs asking them about their religious belief – 30 MPs responded. I suggest you write to your MP asking whether they are religious or non-religious. Let Atheism UK know what you find out – before the General Election!”
source: https://yougov.co.uk/news/2015/02/12/third-british-adults-dont-believe-higher-power/
Full Poll Results: https://d25d2506sfb94s.cloudfront.net/cumulus_uploads/document/6v34wr1cpg/TimesResults_150209_atheism_Website.pdf
