Holy shift

Betty Henderson ple aged between 18 and 35 now saying that they do not believe in God.

SPAIN is traditionally associated with a strong Catholic identity, but recent reports show that Catholicism is on the decline in the nation. A report by the Ferrer i Guardia Foundation, released on Friday, April 7 revealed that a shift in religious attitudes is underway.

The report found that four out of 10 Spaniards now consider themselves agnostic, atheist, or non­believers, while new spiritualities are on the rise. The trend towards atheism began during the transition to democracy after the end of the dictatorship in 1978.

‘trans poetry’, among others. The funding comes from taxes paid by citizens of the European nation.

The workshops have been offered through the AECID, 18 cultural centres in Latin America and as well as Equatorial Guinea (the only Spanishspeaking African country).

The pandemic also appears to have contributed to the rise in non­belief, as people re­evaluated their moral and spiritual beliefs during a time of crisis. The younger generation appears to be leading this shift, with six out of 10 peo­

However, the rise of nonbelief does not necessarily mean a rejection of spirituality. Many Spaniards are turning to new spiritual practices and beliefs. As Spain becomes increasingly diverse and open­minded, it is embracing new ways of understanding the world. The news came at a fascinating time as the religious festivals of Easter, Passover and Ramadan coincide in a rare overlap which only happens three times every century.