Liberal Society

The UK is now among the most liberal countries in the world and most accepting of homosexuality, a study has revealed. However, it suggests 34% of Britons still oppose same-sex practices - and The Christian Institute has encouraged Christians to resist being moulded by the world. 

The study, carried out for the Policy Institute at King’s College, London, found that 66% of Britons thought homosexuality was ‘justifiable’ compared to just 12% in 1981. Only Sweden, Norway and Germany were more accepting of homosexual practices than the UK.

As well as age, religious belief was – unsurprisingly - also linked to lower levels of acceptance. Danny Webster, director of advocacy at the Evangelical Alliance said that though research shows views on sexuality have changed over time, ‘they are not unanimous’. He added: ‘It is vital that our society protects the space for people to hold different views, especially on deeply held issues, rather than shut the conversation down and silence those who disagree.