More than 90 per cent of Christians in the UK believe their faith is being marginalized in British society, a survey has revealed.
It also found a majority of Christians thought their faith was not given the same respect as other religions in the UK, with most feeling it was considered unacceptable for them to share their beliefs in public.
The survey, conducted by Premier Christian Communications, questioned more than 12,000 “ordinary Christians” as part of a ‘State of the Faith’ study.
93 per cent of respondents said they “believe that Christianity is being marginalized” in Britain, and half said they had experienced prejudice because of their faith.
80 per cent of respondents said “Christianity is not given equal respect” compared with other religions and worldviews, and 67 per cent said they did not think it was considered acceptable in society for Christians to share their faith with others.
Younger Christians were more likely to say that they experienced prejudice for their faith, with 70 per cent of respondents aged 15 to 19 reporting negative experiences.
“Partly because of illiteracy [and] partly because of those who have a very different agenda, we may be moving into a period when debate is shut down — where you can’t have an honest debate and agree to differ,” said Nola Leach, head of a Christian lobbying group Care.
Premier CEO Peter Kerridge said in a statement that “It’s clear we are not the liberal accepting society we think we are if we don’t tolerate and accept everyone, including Christians.”
He added that the survey “clearly indicates how it feels to be an ordinary Christian today … This is not the clergy talking, or academics theorising, or politicians making a case.
“These are ordinary Christians who feel overwhelmingly that their Christian beliefs are being marginalised and that as a result, it is becoming far more difficult to live as a person of faith in the UK.”
True Discernment 
Well, in the last few days we have read and heard about the chip being willingly put in 50 of 80 some employees of a company in Wisconsin. They will be put between the index finger and the thumb and with a wave of the hand they will not only be able to for instance :gain access into their building, or into the computer “they will even be able to purchase snacks or sodas out of the machines. This is what we have been hearing would come to our shores and the world eventually. The Uk has been doing this for some time. Today it is a choice but soon it will be mandatory. We are in the end-times and the persecution of Christians will only get worse from co-workers, family, and so on. Today, I had a conversation with my sister who became a Muslim over 40 years ago(we were raised catholic) and all she could say over and over about all the Born Again Christians she has known is that they are all pushy hypocrites. It was the most intolerant conversation I have ever had with her about “my religious beliefs.” When she left mad and I began to feel pings of regret and failure to reach her on any level, I remembered that Jesus warned us over and over to be bold, to share our faith, to persevere, and to thank and rejoice for when we are persecuted for righteousness sake, our reward is in Heaven. I have to say, I felt like I really pushed her away with my views this time. However, One other thing that goes very deep and to the point is that Jesus also told us we had to be willing to give up our Father, Mother, Brother, Sister, Children, brethren, for the sake of following Christ. England has been Cold to the Gospel for many years. Of Course Christianity is marginalised in the UK, as well as here in the US, and truthfully, worldwide. He said this would happen! It is happening! We need to pray for boldness that we not retreat from what we believe. We need to seek the Lord for Strength to persevere to the end.
He said,”for ‘great’ is our reward in Heaven.”