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The decline of a liberal mainstream church: issues and problems for the church in Wales (UK)
International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy, Volume: 19, Issue: 7/8, Pages: 114 - 134
Swansea University Authors: Richard Startup, Christopher Harris
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DOI (Published version): 10.1108/01443339910788884
Abstract
Outlines some of the main issues in declining membership facing the Anglican Church in Wales including doctrine, clergy, laity, evangelism and variety in worship. Considers the growth of charismatic churches and the success of those with stricter codes. Concludes that many look to the church for occ...
| Published in: | International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy |
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| ISSN: | 0144-333X |
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Emerald
1999
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Outlines some of the main issues in declining membership facing the Anglican Church in Wales including doctrine, clergy, laity, evangelism and variety in worship. Considers the growth of charismatic churches and the success of those with stricter codes. Concludes that many look to the church for occasional offices such as birth, marriage and death but little else. Advocates an element of strictness in order that the individual can see a difference in belonging. Points to a growth in affluence bringing tolerance and respectability and a fall in the birth rate of potential adherents. |
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| Keywords: |
Churches, Religion, Wales |
| College: |
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Issue: |
7/8 |
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114 |
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134 |