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