The Oxford Scholars' Library
About This Publication
In 2017 NatCen’s British Social Attitudes survey published statistics that 53% of the people in Britain say they have ‘no religion’ and that of those 70% of the 18-24 age-group claim to have 'no religion'. These essays attempt to say why, and are individual responses rather than a systematic examination of the question. Atheist, Agnostic, Irish, Catholic, Protestant, and Muslim views are represented. The purpose was to explain a social trend but, in the process of writing, several of the contributors have, as if by chance, produced material which is richly meditative and can be read both for information and as spiritual reflection. The Editor, Brian Mountford, is concerned that, too often, the religious views of the young are discussed by older clergy and writers but rarely heard first hand. This book is a partial remedy. Mountford has written opening and closing chapters, setting the scene and finally asking what future there is for religion.
About The Author
Brian grew up in London, studied theology in Newcastle and Cambridge, before being ordained into the Church of England at St Paul's Cathedral in 1968. He was Fellow and Chaplain of Sidney Sussex College, Cambridge in the 70's and Vicar of Southgate in North London until moving to Oxford in 1986. He retired as Vicar of the University Church in 2016. Since then he has worked periodically as Chaplain of St Hilda's College, Oxford, Acting Chaplain of Corpus Christ College, Oxford, and at the Berkshire Independent School, Wellington College.