George Lapshynov

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As English Heritage release a children’s booklet claiming “the goddess Eostre gave Easter its name!”, George Lapshynov debunks the increasingly common claim that Easter originated as a pagan festival The controversy sparked by English Heritage’s recent claim that Easter has pagan roots has once again reignited an enduring myth: that it began as a celebration of spring and of the pagan Anglo–Saxon goddess Eostre.

Jul 3, 2024 | theosthinktank.co.uk | George Lapshynov

The Religion Counts team looks at at attitudes towards the environment by religious affiliation and practice. 03/07/2024 In a previous briefing paper in the Religion Counts series, we have explored views on some of the most important issues facing the UK at this time. For the past year and a half, the economy, the NHS and immigration – all three of which are discussed in our paper – have ranked highest among all issues.

Jun 26, 2024 | theosthinktank.co.uk | George Lapshynov

The Religion Counts team explore how religious people in Britain feel about their national identity, with a special section on Scotland casting light on attitudes towards independence. 26/06/2024 In our previous briefing papers in the Religion Counts series, we have explored turnout, voting intention, civic engagement, social and political values, and views on some of the most important issues facing the UK at this time, by religious identity.

Jun 13, 2024 | theosthinktank.co.uk | George Lapshynov

The Religion Counts team explore how religious people in Britain feel about the most important issues facing the UK at this time. 12/06/2024 In our previous briefing papers in the Religion Counts series, we have explored turnout, voting intention, civic engagement, and social and political values by religious identity. In all four, we have found that religion – and particularly religious practice – played a role in shaping behaviours.

May 29, 2024 | theosthinktank.co.uk | George Lapshynov

The Religion Counts team explore the question of whether people in different religious groups feel that they can make a difference. 29/05/2024 In our two previous briefing papers in the Religion Counts series, we have explored turnout and party preference by religious identity. In both, religion – and particularly how often people attend their places of worship – played a role in shaping behaviour.