Most Dutch people do not belong to a church

26-12-2022

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Most Dutch people do not belong to a church

The number of Dutch people who do not consider themselves part of a religious group continues to increase. Currently, this applies to almost six out of ten citizens. That is shown by new statistics.

Interior view shows empty rows of benches in the landmark Church of Our Lady (Frauenkirche) in the center of Munich, southern Germany. Photo AFP, Christof Stache

Church attendance dwindling in Germany

Many German church attendees are leaving or have already considered it.

A bible on top of a biology text book while students study in the background. Photo EPA, Justin Lane

New statistics confirm loss of faith among high school students in Poland

The latest figures from municipalities in Poland confirm that the younger generation does find the Christian faith very relevant. The proportion of pupils that attend the optional Catholic catechism classes continues to drop.

Strasbourg Cathedral. Photo AFP, Patrick Hertzog

Farewell to Christian culture without nostalgia

The era of Christian dominance in European culture is definitively over, says Chantal Delsol, a French emeritus professor of philosophy.

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