Eesti kirikute liikmeskonna usulised tõekspidamised ja praktikad uuringu „Elust, usust ja usuelust 2020“ tulemuste põhjal

The aim of this article is to analyse the worldview of Estonian Christians based on the survey] „Life, Faith and Religion 2020“. Analysing the results of the survey, it is found that 22% of the Estonian population belongs to a congregation and the number of people belonging to Christian congregations is 19% of the Estonian population. Of those belonging to religious movements, 43% are Lutheran and 35% Orthodox. Lutherans are primarily Estonians and Orthodox Christians non-Estonians. Of the people belonging to a church, 26% were over 70 years old and 36% of Christians have a higher education. Among the respondents belonging to a congregation, 30% received a lot of religious knowledge at home, indicating that religious socialisation is still functioning. Half of the children of people belonging to the larger churches are unbaptised, indicating a break in socialisation. Furthermore, 81% of Christians believe in the existence of God. Acceptance of non-Christian doctrines has decreased significantly, especially among Christians. Explaining that 72% of Christians have experienced God’s guidance in their lives, with 33% praying daily and 18% attending weekly worship services. Both church members and non-church members expected above all that the church would talk about life and death and eternal issues. This survey shows that 43% of Christians actively participate in the Eucharist. More than three quarters of Christians attach importance to church Rites of passage.