KU students have agreed with new research claiming that Britain is becoming a more secular society. 

Manchester University Professor David Voas’ analysis of the survey - in which 4,486 people were interviewed about their religious beliefs, has been published by the National Centre for Social Research (NatCen). The analysis explains in detail how society has evolved and why British faith has declined over a 25 year period.

Professor Voas said: “Religion is no longer a required part of our identity: it’s optional.”

Whether Britain’s declining faith is attributed to changing social attitudes, a modern way of life, or a lack of interest in belonging to an institution is part of what Professor Voas’ analysis answers.

With a diverse and multi-cultural student population, Kingston University currently has nine different religious societies - the largest being the Islamic society with around 300 members.

Nevertheless, Islamic Society member, Kariem Mohammed noted:

“Unfortunately these days many Muslims have gone away from the true Islam.”

However, some students maintain that religion represents a comforting mainstay in troubled times.

Kingston Christian Union member Rachel Harewood said: “Despite opposition to Jesus, we’ve seen growth in local Church’s and in the CU.”

 The survey findings suggest that the concept of religion that has fallen out of fashion in Britain. Rector of Christ Church, Nailsea, Reverend Alastair Wheeler said: “religion is these days seen as negative, I always try to avoid it and use faith’ or spirituality.”