According to a survey conducted by Kappa Research on the Greek Church institution, 73% of respondents express belief or likely belief in God, while 25% do not or probably do not. Only 2% responded with “don’t know” or chose not to answer. Since 2005, the percentage of believers has decreased by 19% (from 92%), while the percentage of non-believers has increased by 17%.
The researchers’ main conclusion is that “the experiences of the past two decades—the technology boom, the economic crisis, the pandemic, and war conflicts—have put faith to the test.”
However, despite the decline in believers, 28% still attend church at least once a month. Holy Week resonates deeply with Greeks, as more than 8 out of 10 will participate in one or more parts of the services.
65% of respondents believe that the Church should not intervene in matters of daily life, while 55% disagree with its stance on the marriage of same-sex couples.
When questioned about whether the Church should involve itself in the daily affairs of the faithful beyond spiritual matters, over 60% provide a negative response.
Furthermore, concerning the Church’s stance on marriage and childbearing for same-sex couples, 55% express disagreement. However, the overwhelming majority opposes the idea of removing religious studies from schools. Regarding the relationship between the state and the Church, 7 out of 10 support separation.
When asked, “How much do you trust each of the following institutions for the progress and prosperity of our country?” 38% respond with “a lot” (14%) or “quite a bit” (24%), while 36% express “a little” trust, and 25% state “not at all” trust. These percentages position it in 7th place, trailing behind the army, the police, ELSTAT (Hellenic Statistical Authority), the government, businesses, and the NHS.
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