Philosophy & ethics · Both
Religion in Wales & Multi-faith Society
Wales has a strong Christian (especially Nonconformist) heritage and is also part of a multi-faith, increasingly secular UK.
Context
• Chapel and church history shaped Welsh culture and language
• Today: varied Christian practice, other faiths in urban areas, rising “no religion”
• Freedom of religion alongside shared civic values
Living together
• Tolerance, respect and interfaith dialogue
• Challenges: prejudice, radicalisation narratives, balancing rights
• Religious literacy helps social cohesion
• Schools and public life navigate belief and non-belief
Practice questions
1. Name one feature of religion in modern Wales.
2. Why does interfaith dialogue matter?