Research finds that churchgoers want to share their faith but don’t see others doing so.
CHRISTIANITY TODAYJULY 17, 2025 George Pachantouris / Getty Images
For the first time in Scotland, the majority of the population has no religion, and only 39 percent would call themselves Christians.
|  | 2022 Census: Majority of Scots have no religionFor the first time, the figure was higher than for those who said they held a religious faith. |
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While many wonder how Scotland lost the faith, Christians, greater in number than a mere remnant, remain faithful. Some may predict a continuous decline in church attendance, but new evidence bolsters optimism for Christian Scots.
| | Special investigation: Is the church running out of disciples?Local churches have been forced to close their doors as part of major cuts to address falling congregation numbers. |
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| | ‘No congregation, no church’: how Scotland lost the faithAs a depleted Church of Scotland prepares to make deep cuts, John Lloyd explores the social consequences of reli... |
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A national survey from Logos Scotland asked Christians about their participation in the church, experience in discipleship and training, and willingness to engage in public discourse. | | Logos ScotlandPromoting a Christian World View |
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