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Britain is in moral decline say 83% in poll for new ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One show
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Overwhelmingly people believe that Britain is experiencing a moral decline –
according to an opinion poll for The Big Questions, a new religious and ethical programme for
³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One.
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Eighty-three per cent of those asked agreed or strongly agreed with that statement as against only 9% who disagreed.
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The majority of people surveyed also believe that religion might have its part to play in putting that situation right.
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Sixty-two per cent agreed with the statement that religion has an important role to play in the moral guidance of the nation with 29% disagreeing or strongly disagreeing with that statement.
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The issues behind the poll will be debated on The Big Questions, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One's new ethical and religious programme.
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Presented by Nicky Campbell, the series launches this Sunday (9 September 2007) at 10am with a discussion on whether religion can reverse our moral decline.
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When asked questions about tackling some of the issues that affect society those polled gave a mixed response.
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Asked whether they were prepared to intervene or help a victim a massive majority (93%) said they would if they saw someone collapsed on the street –
although surprisingly those who do not follow any religion were slightly more likely to say they would help (97%), as opposed to those who subscribe to a religion (91%).
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Sixty-one per cent of those polled said they would intervene if they saw two children fighting.
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If someone was talking noisily on a mobile phone on a train or bus less than a quarter (24%) said they would intervene while 76% said they would not.
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And if they saw a group of teenagers graffiti a wall only just under a third (32%) said they would intervene as opposed to more than two-thirds (68%) who said they would not.
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Surprisingly the 16-24 age group was most likely to agree with the importance of religion in aiding the nation's moral guidance with 68% strongly agreeing or agreeing. This is slightly higher than older generations.
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Each week The Big Questions will take a look at the religious and ethical question behind the news, tackling a range of topical subjects and issues.
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A panel of four guests will lead the debate offering a range of faith and non-faith perspectives alongside contributions from the studio audience.
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Viewers will also be invited to call, email and text in their comments.
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Nicky Campbell says: "I am delighted to be presenting The Big Questions. It promises to be the sort of programme I enjoy most – live and topical with a studio audience debating the stories that matter.
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"It's wonderful when television makes the time and space to tackle really important subjects, which makes this an exciting opportunity."
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The panel for the first programme is journalist Amanda Platell; Jonathan Bartley, Co-director Ekklesia, a theological think-thank; Dr Jeevan Deol, an academic specialising in religion and politics; and the scientist and broadcaster Dr Alice Roberts.
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The Big Questions is produced by Mentorn Oxford, makers of ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One's Question Time.
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The programme will broadcast live from various locations across the country during its 24-week run. The first programme comes from Wychwood school in Oxford.
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Notes to Editors
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 Any use of these statistics must include the following credit: The Big Questions, ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ One, Sunday 9 September.
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The poll was conducted by ComRes who telephoned 1,000 adults (aged 16+) between 31 August and 2 September 2007. Data was weighted to be representative of all GB adults. ComRes is a member of the British Polling Council and abides by its rules.
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