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A new UK-wide poll suggests that many Britons believe moving further away from the nation’s Christian foundations could harm future generations. The Whitestone survey of two thousand adults found that 52% think distancing Britain from its Christian roots would negatively affect society’s future, including nearly one-third of respondents with no religious affiliation. A majority of those questioned (58%) said Christianity still offers something positive for how the country is governed, morally or practically. At the same time, 60% believe Britain has lost a meaningful shared sense of right and wrong, with only 11% saying the nation currently possesses strong shared moral values. Interestingly, younger adults appear more open to Christianity’s influence than often assumed, with studies showing that many people aged 18–24 are receptive to Christian moral guidance in shaping society. The findings were released at an Oxford conference examining the role of Christian thought in Britain’s future.

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