The new report “Christianity in the News Media“ by Jersey Road highlights several key aspects of contemporary Christianity in the U.K. that are often overlooked or misrepresented by the media:
Breadth of Christian Activity: The media tends to focus on controversy, conflict, or scandal—especially around abuse cases or culture war issues—while missing the everyday, positive contributions of Christians in communities. Stories of compassion, social justice, and transformation are underreported, despite being central to Christian practice today.
Diversity of Christian Voices: The report notes that the media often portrays Christianity as monolithic or outdated, failing to reflect the diversity of denominations, ethnic backgrounds, and theological perspectives within the faith. It also misses the growing number of public figures and younger generations who are open about their faith, as well as the nuanced ways Christians engage with modern social and political issues.