15 marker points

• For britain being a christian country

  · Important festivals, e.g. Christmas, are Christian.

  · Important moments in life, e.g. marriage, often marked with a Christian ceremony.

  · UK laws reflect Christian beliefs, e.g, not killing.

  · Church of England is Britain’s established religion. Some bishops can vote on laws.

  · Largest religion measured by numbers of followers.
• against britain being a christian country

  · UK undergoing a process of secularisation.

  · 2021 census: only 46% Christian, vs. 72% in 2001.

  · Rise of non-religious people: 37% in 2021 census.

  · Growth of other religions, e.g. Islam.

  · Less influence over laws, e.g. same-sex marriages.

  · Festivals are Christian in name only. Consumerism more important than religion, e.g. buying gifts.

  Consumerism more important than religion, e.g. buying gifts.
• some christians believe that Jesus physically rose into heaven , for others it is more symbolic, showing Jesus' time on earth was over.
• Jehovah's Witnesses think God does not resurrect sinners
• some liberal christians believe in unviersalism
• catholic view on afterlfe

  catholics believe that this is necessary as few are good enough to enter heaven immediately, or evil enough for hell.