Survey Reveals Youth Hungry to Hear About Religion

A new survey has revealed that people aged between 18 and 24 are more open to taking part in faith-based dialogue than any other age group.

The survey conducted by London-based Premier Radio found that Christians came out at the top of the poll, with 74 per cent of 18-24 year olds willing to listen to Christians talk about their own faith.

Results also revealed 63 per cent of young adults were willing to listen to Jews and despite recent political unrest, 62 per cent were willing to listen to Muslims talk about their religion. Hindus also registered positively in the poll, at 61 per cent.

In addition, 71 per cent of young adults were willing to listen to agnostics, only 56 per cent were willing to listen to atheists, the lowest rating in the survey alongside Buddhists.

Peter Kerridge, Chief Executive of Premier, believes the lack of young adults interested in discussing atheism can been attributed to a change in cultural awareness and acceptance of major religions in the media.