The launch of Theos coincides with the publication of new opinion poll showing that six out of ten people think that Christianity has an important role to play in public life. The poll carried out by CommunicateResearch reveals that 58% of people agree that Christianity has an important role to play in public life, compared with only 37% who disagree.
Interestingly, 42% agree with the view of Richard Dawkins that “Faith is one of the world’s great evils, comparable to the smallpox virus but harder to eradicate”, compared with 44% who disagree. But 53% agree that religion is a force for good in society, compared with 39% who disagree.
CommunicateResearch telephoned 1008 adults throughout Great Britain on 18th and 19th October 2006. Data were weighted to be representative of all GB adults. CommunicateResearch is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.
For a breakdown of all the results, click below.
