1. 40%
  2. (c) a third.
  3. Because of the rise of rationality and the growth of science and technology.
  4. A pluralist society, containing religious diversity.
  5. Where one faith and one set of beliefs covers the whole society and is shared by all.
  6. The influence and functions of religion are transferred to other institutions, such as education and welfare.
  7. Where religion provides support and a sense of community for migrants and minority ethnic groups.
  8. The ‘congregational domain’ is provided by traditional religious organisations; the ‘holistic milieu’ is provided by New Age groups and spirituality.