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The decline of a liberal mainstream church: issues and problems for the church in Wales (UK)

Richard Startup, Christopher Harris

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

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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 occ...

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Published in: International Journal of Sociology and Social Policy
ISSN: 0144-333X
Published: Emerald 1999
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