by Tola Mbakwe, Premier
A new mini survey by Premier Christian News suggests that almost a quarter of UK Christians identify as Christian nationalists.
The survey of 260 Christians was conducted as part of a special three-part series examining the rise of Christian nationalism and its impact on the Church, society and public life in Britain.
Among the key findings, 23% of respondents said they identify as Christian nationalists, while 25% described the movement as “godly”.
At the same time, most respondents appeared to reject more extreme or exclusionary interpretations of the label. Ninety-three per cent said they were happy living in a country where neighbours are of different faiths and cultures, including Muslims, Sikhs and others.
Meanwhile, 26% said they believe Christian symbols, such as the cross on the St George’s flag, have been misused in the past year.
The findings come ahead of the second Unite the Kingdom rally on Saturday. The large-scale event has sparked increasing public discussion around Christian nationalism in the UK, particularly because of its use of Christian imagery, nationalist messaging and support from controversial figures linked to the political right.
The Premier survey also asked respondents what the term “Christian nationalism” means to them. One person described it as “restoring the UK to a praying nation”, while another labelled it “right-wing people using Christian as a term to disguise racism”.