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Age Brits are most likely to believe in God revealed as expert claims ‘He’s making a comeback’
YOUNG people are bigger believers in God and spirituality than their elders, one of the biggest surveys into religion in the past 10 years has found.
The study of 10,000 people found Gen Z is increasingly turning to the divine to help them cope with an ever-complex world.
Just 13 per cent of those born after 1996 identify as an atheist, but this figure increases to 22 per cent of Boomers.
Gen X, born between 1965 and 1980, are the most likely to be atheists, with 25 per cent not believing in something higher than themselves.
And while 82 per cent of Gen Z describe themselves as spiritual and believe in things beyond the physical world, this falls to 65 per cent of Gen X and 63 per cent of Boomers.
It emerged Gen Z are more likely than other generations to believe in God due to a need to connect with something bigger than themselves (29 per cent).
They are also far more likely to believe God is the best explanation to how the world began (25 per cent to 18 per cent of all Brits).
And the younger generation is also more likely to believe in the afterlife compared to the average adult (24 per cent to 21 per cent).
The survey was commissioned by Christopher Gasson, a journalist and Sunday school teacher at Oxford’s University Church, to mark the release of his book ‘The Devils’ Gospels: Finding God in Four Great Atheist Books’.
It is one of the largest polls into religion and spirituality in Britain to be undertaken in the past decade.
A ‘Belief in Britain’ report, which is available on the Devil’s Gospel website, has been created to help visualise and show trends in the belief in God.
Gasson said he wrote The Devils’ Gospels when he realised the teenagers in his Sunday school weren’t interested in Bible stories. They wanted better answers than atheist attacks on Christianity, so they studied books like ‘The God Delusion’ by Richard Dawkins instead.
He added: “It was a revelation. When you dig into it, you see that most atheism is not so much an attack on God, but an elegant criticism of the Church’s mistakes.
“We can learn from that, and in doing so get closer to God.”
Speaking about the “gobsmacking” data, Gasson added: “God is supposed to be on the way out of Britain, but the survey says He – or She – is making a comeback.
“I imagine many church leaders will be rubbing their hands thinking this is the answer to their prayers but unfortunately for them, it isn’t.
“It is more of an order from on high to go back to the vestry for a rethink.
“Whatever the survey might say about young people being more spiritual and religious than old people, it is equally clear that they are put off by established religion.”
The research also found that despite a booming sense that there might be more to this life than material things, 61 per cent of all adults polled believed Christianity will lose followers in the next 10 years.
Just 22 per cent felt religion was viewed in a positive light.
To boost religions’ appeal to younger audiences, 32 per cent of those polled, via OnePoll, believe religious figures must do more in the local community, while 31 per cent said they should tackle alleged abuse claims head-on.
Others think they should directly engage with people in the community who might be sceptical about religion (23 per cent), use social media platforms to reach a wider audience (22 per cent) and engage with debates about science (17 per cent).
Christopher Gasson added: “Because of the financial crisis or Covid, the people who have grown up since then are more spiritual and more religious than previous generations.
“The Church hasn’t yet found a way of tapping into this opportunity, however.
“My view is that it made the mistake of thinking that secularisation was the enemy, when in fact it should have looked in the mirror.
“Meanwhile it was neglecting what people really want which is comfort in difficult times, and human connection.”
Major London airport expansion could see rise in plane fares for passengers
PLANS for a third runway at Heathrow Airport are likely to hit holidaymakers with more expensive flights.
The major expansion – which has been discussed since 2009 – is expected to be backed by Rachel Reeves later this week.
And airport bosses have since asked for the cap on landing fees to be increased, to cover the cost of the expansion.
The latest figures suggest it could cost as much as £20billion to add a third runway to Heathrow.
The current landing fee cap is enforced by the Civil Aviation Authority and is set over five years.
This years landing charges are £23.73 per passenger, and set to decrease to £23.71 in 2026, although is still higher than the £19 pre pandemic.
Paid by airlines, the cost is passed onto passengers who pay for it in their flights.
An airport source told The Times they were “looking at the recovery timeline” for the third runway and how to cover costs over the next few decades.
They explained: “Currently our regulatory settlement is a five-year period, but maybe you could hive off the expansion project and get recovery over 30 years, so that the impact on passengers is reduced.”
However, with more flights comes more competitive fares, so fares could be able to remain constant.
Concerns over the Heathrow expansion has been raised by a number of MPs including Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband and London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan, regarding environmental worries.
Despite this, Reeves said the expansion would see fewer planes circling London as they attempted to land, which would mean cleaner air.
And airline bosses have praised the decision.
EasyJet CEO Kenton Jarvis said: “When it comes to Heathrow, I’ve always thought Heathrow would fit our network of primary airports with great catchment areas.
“It would be a unique opportunity to operate from Heathrow at scale – because obviously right now it’s slot-constrained – and give us an opportunity to provide lower fares for UK consumers that currently at Heathrow just have the option of flag carriers.
“It fits with our network, we’re present at all the other major European airports like Schiphol, Charles de Gaulle, Orly and Geneva.”
London Heathrow Airport reported a record 83.9million passengers using the airport last year.
However, the airport is near to reaching its capacity of 480,000 flights a year (working out to 1,300 a day).
The expansion would allow this to increase to 720,000 a year.
Along with London Heathrow’s third runway, an expanded second runway at London Gatwick as also been backed.
Top 15 busiest airports in the UK
Here are the 15 busiest airports in the UK by passenger numbers in 2023
- London Heathrow – 79.2 million
- London Gatwick – 40.9 million
- Manchester – 28.1 million
- London Stansted – 28.0 million
- London Luton – 16.4 million
- Edinburgh – 14.4 million
- Birmingham – 11.5 million
- Bristol – 9.9 million
- Glasgow – 7.4 million
- Belfast International – 6.0 million
- Newcastle – 4.8 million
- Liverpool – 4.2 million
- Leeds Bradford – 4.0 million
- East Midlands – 3.9 million
- London City – 3.4 million
If given the go-ahead, it will allow it to be used for passenger flights, as it is currently in operation for training and emergencies only.
And London Luton Airport’s expansion could allow double the passenger capacity.
The ‘modern and spacious’ three-bedroom home on Irish market for just €270k – and it’s in ‘prime location’
TAKE a look at this “modern and spacious” three-bedroom home in a “prime location” as it hits the Irish market for just €270k.
The fabulous property is located in Carrick-on-Suir, Co Tipperary.
This detached bungalow is a three-bedroom, two-bath that has been kept in fantastic condition by its current owners.
It is currently available for viewings.
The house listing reads: “Brophy Cusack is delighted to present this modern and spacious 3/4-bedroom detached bungalow to the market.
“Situated at Number 35, in the highly sought-after Oaklands Estate on the Ballyrichard Road, Carrick-on-Suir, Co. Tipperary, this property enjoys a prime location within walking distance of shops, schools, bars, and other local amenities.”
It includes a substantial modern kitchen with access to the rear garden and is perfect for first-time buyers.
This stunning kitchen has wooden flooring and is fully fitted with wooden cabinets, an oven, and a dishwasher.
Double-glazed windows located around the kitchen and dining area allow plenty of natural light to enter the house.
The family home is in an excellent location, with cafes, restaurants, public transport and a host of other amenities nearby.
Along with being a walking distance from Carrick-on-Sur town, Tramore beach and Waterford city are each within an hours drive of this fabulous property.
The area also includes a choice of primary and secondary schools, perfect for families.
Located in a sought after residential area, the family home has gas heating and a spacious back garden.
When entering the home, viewers are greeted by a fabulous hallway with wooden flooring.
A spacious living room is situated at the front of the home, and it features a fireplace with a marble surround along with lots of storage space and laminate wooden flooring.
This comfortable area is filled with natural light and space, creating a cosy atmosphere.
THREE SPACIOUS BEDROOMS
On the property’s ground floor there are three bedrooms, including a master bedroom with wooden flooring, natural light and plenty of storage space.
This room has its own ensuite,that comes with tiled flooring, a shower and toilet.
The second bedroom is spacious and features views overlooking the garden, along with wooden flooring and wardrobes, and could fit a king-size bed.
The home’s third bedroom is a modern double room that features plenty of storage space and natural light.
The back garden is also a major bonus to buying this home as it comes with ample amounts of greenery and natural light.
The property is listed by Brophy Cusack and on daft.ie.
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Jason Hoganson was pictured giving a thumbs up as he walked free from HMP Durham on September 10.
The tattooed thug, 53, had served just half his 18 month sentence for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Rachel Usher.
Hoganson , who had a leading role in the cult 1980s film Empire State, landed himself back in prison after assaulting Rachel the following day.
He is now facing more jail time after being convicted of assault and two counts of breaching a restraining order.
Newcastle Magistrates’ Court was told Rachel, 42, had tragically died on October 30 – the day Hoganson was originally due to stand trial.
A judge decided the case should go ahead using the mum-of-three’s statement as evidence.
She told in the document how the pair had been in a relationship for about six years and Hoganson “used to hit me all the time”.
The statement continued: “I’m aware he was released two days ago – earlier than he should have been.”
Rachel said on September 11, she was waiting for a lift by her flat when the thug ran towards her and “slapped me across the side of my face”.
She added: “He was shouting and bawling and seemed really angry. He called me a s*** and said there was someone in my flat.
“He said can we go somewhere and when I said no he got even more angry.”
Rachel told how the slap was “powerful” and had “a lot of force behind it”.
The court heard the mum phoned the police, while Hoganson hit his head on an electrical box on the wall.
In his evidence, the former actor claimed he only went to the block of flats where Rachel lived to get some belongings from a man who lived there.
When asked why the mystery man was not in court to back up his version of events, Hoganson bizarrely claimed he had been “having an affair” with his ex.
The thug then launched into a foul-mouthed rant – causing him to be removed from the dock.
Deputy District Judge Natalie Wortley found Hoganson guilty of all three charges.
The breach of a restraining order relates to going to Rachel’s home on the day of the attack and sending her a letter from prison a week earlier.
Hoganson was originally convicted in August last year after he was caught on doorbell footage attacking Rachel.
The actor was already under a restraining order when he showed up at her home and shoved her to the ground.
Hoganson was also filmed slapping the woman and landing more blows during the terrifying attack.
He was sentenced to 18 months behind bars after he admitted assault by beating and breach of a restraining order.
But he was released early under Sir Keir’s controversial scheme to free up space in prison.
The actor has now been remanded into custody ahead of sentencing for his latest conviction on February 25.
Hoganson was once a rising star in Hollywood – playing drifter Pete in crime thriller Empire State, set in London’s yuppie docklands and starring Oscar nominee Martin Landau.
But the fallen star slipped in a spiral of drug addiction and crime that led to more than 100 convictions.
In recent years, Hoganson has shocked with his appearance after covering self-harm scars to his face with tattoos.
