Consumerism v Religion in Wales

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The decline in religious worship in Christian Wales and its replacement with consumerism.

Huw Edwards in a shopping centre on a Sunday discusses the decline in religious worship in mainly Christian Wales. Looks at the corresponding rise in consumerism and materialism and postulates that these are taking over where religion declines.
From: Bread of Heaven Revival and Decline
First Broadcast : 15 December 2004

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 14-16

Subject : Religious Education

Topic : Search for meaning, Worship in Wales

Keywords : Has Wales lost its soul? Decline of Christianity, Consumerism, Materialism, Belonging, Christianity

Notes : Discuss - Why don't people go to Church or Chapel so often today? Does this mean a loss of interest in religion in Wales? Are there religions on the rise? Which ones? Look at Virtual Church as an online resource.

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