When I saw the latest statistics suggesting that the majority of British men don't believe in God, I wasn't surprised. Saddened, yes. Shocked, no.
This is an issue the Church of England has been struggling with for years. From a purely anecdotal perspective, wander into any Anglican church these days and you'll likely as not be struck by the gender gap, with females accounting for the majority of the congregation. Dig a little deeper and you'll probably also find that a core of thoroughly capable women are quietly but determinedly running the joint and keeping the whole place afloat.
This is backed up by various reports over the last 10 years, which indicate that women outnumber men at UK churches by up to 15 per cent.
More here-
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/women/womens-life/11360543/Church-must-avoid-becoming-Fight-Club-to-attract-men.html
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