Contempt for those with Christian convictions appears to be on the rise in Scotland.

A survey conducted by new think tank, Logos Scotland, suggests a majority of Scottish Christians think they’re being ostracised.

Of the Christians who participated in the survey, 70 per cent believe spite and hostility towards Christians is increasing.

Non-Christian responders said they didn’t think, nor did they care, that Christians in society and politics were targets of abuse because of their faith.

However, 55 per cent of non-Christians did agree that Christianity wasn’t being given fair treatment by the government.

This includes an overall sense that Scotland is infected with an abusive socio-political attitude, expressed through the media and in Parliament.

Discussing the results, CEO, Shona Haslam, said:

‘The Vast majority of Scots Christians are deeply concerned about abuse, negative comments and attitudes experienced by Christian politicians in the media.

‘Almost three-quarters of Christian respondents “disagreed” or “strongly disagreed” that “the Scottish government has been supportive of Christian principles in its recent legislative program”.’

Of those surveyed, two out of three shared concerns about persecution, citing ‘incidents of prejudice, exclusion, and discrimination’.

Logos Scotland’s report did show that Scottish Christians still feel free to be open about their faith in public.

Breaking down the numbers, Logos Scotland reported that, the boldest believers were Catholics and independents, with the Free Church being best ‘equipped to speak on issues in the public square’.

Unsurprisingly, the culture-before-Christ, Church of Scotland, were the most timid and least likely ‘to discuss issues in the public square and how to get involved’.

Overall, Christian confidence was marred by anti-Christian posturing, and spiteful rhetoric.

For instance:

In February, 2023, current First Minister, John Swinney (a Christian), joined former leader, Nicola Sturgeon, in condemning Kate Forbes over her – savvy – Christian convictions.

The ‘get God out of politics’ pair questioned Forbes’ suitability for office, citing her biblical views on ‘gay marriage’, abortion, and gender.

At the time, Forbes fired back:

‘The [then] Prime Minister is a Hindu, the mayor of London is a Muslim.

‘So many will wonder why the deputy first minister believes a woman holding Christian views should be disqualified from holding high office in Scotland.’

Worth noting, John Swinney replaced National Party leader, Humza Yousaf, who was heavily criticised for his comments about there being ‘too many white people’.

Notably, no one had an issue with Humza Yousaf’s religio-political affiliation to the Islamic faith.

Church of Scotland member, and Green’s politician, Ross Greer, whose comments added to unease among Christians.

What many of those raging at the Olympics ceremony actually hate is that drag queens would be welcomed at Jesus' table. They prefer their Christianity Christ-free

Try directing your outrage at the participation of a paedophile rapist and a nation actively committing genocide.

— Ross Greer (@Ross_Greer) July 28, 2024

Greer, who believes Winston Churchill was a mass murderer, also fired verbal shots of Kate Forbes.

Opposing her appointment, Greer said:

‘We cannot support the appointment of someone who believes not only that equal marriage is wrong, but also children being born outside of marriage.’

The LGBTQ+ wing of Forbes’ party, shared a similar sentiment, demanding urgent ‘clarification’.

They wished to know whether the Scottish National Party (SNP) would protect LGBTQ+ forced speak, and subsequent other laws ripe for abuse.

Forbes was set to succeed Yousaf as SNP leader.

The wave of prejudice fuelled paranoia against her potential policy positions, because of her faith, killed off her candidacy.

Forbes’ experience strongly suggests that Christians are being forced out of politics.

Kate told the BBC in June last year:

‘If I had not been honest, if I had tried to make certain things more palatable or politically correct, I would have [perhaps] been more successful.’

There was, she continued, 100 per cent more scrutiny for her, than there was for Humza Yousaf.

John Swinney is adamant that the Scottish government’s policies are inclusive, declaring himself the ‘First Minister for everyone’.

This includes welcoming Christians, and the Christian viewpoint, regardless of the activist army’s contemptuous, and continually smug disapproval.