Silent Churchgoers. Oh Dear!

 Why Scotland’s Christian Minority Stays Quiet.

TIMOTHY W. TAYLOR

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 religion For the first time, the figure was higher than for those who said they held a religious faith.

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.

‘No congregation, no church’: how Scotland lost the faith As a depleted Church of Scotland prepares to make deep cuts, John Lloyd explores the social consequences of reli...

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 Scotland Promoting a Christian World View