... carry out my research in school X - a Church of England school. Aim Despite having a belief in God to what extent do people practise these beliefs? My objectives are: 1) To discover what their belief means to them as individuals 2) To discover how they express their belief Although there is much evidence suggesting a decline in religious beliefs and practices in western societies, there is evidence which suggests that people still believe in God. I still believe that rather than people no longer having any religious beliefs at all, people do believe in God but just don't see it to be important to practice these beliefs by attending church regularly or other religious gatherings. (Word count - 296) Context Sociological research suggests a decrease in the number of Church memberships and attendance and therefore religiosity within society. This view is backed by Wilson (1966) who claims that we now live in a secular society where ...

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