Ethnicity, religious belonging, and inter faith encounter: Some survey findings from East London

Mainstream religion in contemporary middle England has been described as a matter of believing without belonging (Davie, 1994). In multi-ethnic inner city districts, however, religious belonging remains significant; indeed it is probably growing as a key dimension of ethnic and communal identity. Re...

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Published in:Journal of contemporary religion
Main Author: Smith, Greg (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Carfax Publ. [1998]
In: Journal of contemporary religion
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Summary:Mainstream religion in contemporary middle England has been described as a matter of believing without belonging (Davie, 1994). In multi-ethnic inner city districts, however, religious belonging remains significant; indeed it is probably growing as a key dimension of ethnic and communal identity. Recent survey research in East London offers empirical evidence for this thesis and shows that both fundamentalist proselytising forms of religion and pluralist syncretistic forms are to be found. Detailed statistical analysis of the data suggest that each of these are associated with other variables, such as ethnicity, religious affiliation, and age. The patterns which emerge are complex. There can be no doubt, however, that they illustrate the continuing importance of religion as a significant variable in the daily lives of many East Enders.
ISSN:1469-9419
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of contemporary religion
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1080/13537909808580840