Recent Study Touting Spiritual Growth in England Found to be Fraudulent

YouGov has retracted the data behind a widely cited Bible Society report that suggested Christianity was growing in England and Wales, particularly among Gen Z.The 2024 report, “The Quiet Revival,” drew major attention for claiming that the share of adults in England and Wales who identify as Christian and attend church once a month had risen from 8% in 2018 to 12% in 2024. Its most striking claim was among 18- to 24-year-old males, where monthly attendance was reported to have jumpe