In a historic shift, the United Kingdom is witnessing the transformation of its Christian identity as Islam emerges as the fastest-growing religion in post-Christian Europe. The latest evidence of this phenomenon can be seen in the proliferation of mosques housed in former churches, a visible reflection of the changing religious landscape.
According to the 2021 census, England and Wales have become minority Christian countries, marking the first time in history that fewer than half of the population identify as Christian. The census revealed a striking decline of 5.5 million people describing themselves as Christian, while the number of individuals identifying as Muslims rose by 1.2 million, reaching 3.9 million. This surge in the Muslim population represents a 43% increase, while Christianity has witnessed a significant decline of 17%.
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