Still Christian(?)

What Canadian Christians Actually Believe

Over half of Canadians (53.3%, according to the 2021 census) identify as Christian. What are some of their faith beliefs?

While research on Canadian Christian beliefs and practices is limited, a recent survey by Cardus (in partnership with the Angus Reid Institute and supported by the Canadian Bible Society) aims to shed light on this topic. Conducted in February 2024, the survey explores key aspects of Canadian Christian faith.

Here are a Few Key Research Findings

“Religiously Committed” Christians do not necessarily adhere to core Christian beliefs or teachings.
Younger Christians appear to be more committed to the teachings and practices of the faith than Christians of their parents’ or grandparents’ generations.
Across denominations, there is some degree of incoherence between what Christians personally believe and what their church teaches.
When asked whether all religions are equally true, 20 percent of Evangelicals agreed, compared to 54 percent of Catholics and 57 percent of mainline Protestants.
Belief in the resurrection of Jesus Christ as an historical event is held by 81 percent of Evangelicals, 48 percent of Catholics, and 55 percent of mainline Protestants.

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What Canadian Christians Actually Believe

Watch veteran journalist Lorna Dueck as she interviews Rev. Dr. Andrew Bennett, Program Director at Cardus, and Rev. Dr. Andrew Stirling, Ambassador for the Canadian Bible Society, in an insightful discussion about the beliefs of Canadian Christians. They explore the findings from a February 2024 survey conducted by Cardus in partnership with the Angus Reid Institute and supported by the Canadian Bible Society. In this interview, the guests dive deep into the survey results and discuss key questions like, “What do Canadian Christians believe about their faith?” and how they practice and live it out publicly.

Still Christian (?): – Explaining the Title

The title of this report, “Still Christian(?),” is meant to be taken in two ways. First, results show many Christians do not adhere to historical or church teachings. Second, despite the incoherence or disharmony, they consider themselves connected to the faith, and in this sense, they are “still Christian.”

Read the whole report by Cardus

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