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Question 1

non religion percentage

Answer 1

30% 2016

Question 2

largest to smallest world religions

Answer 2

islam 2.6%
buddhism 2.4%
hinduism 2.9%
judaism 0.4%

Question 3

uniting church

Answer 3

methodist
presbyterian
congregational

Question 4

immigration periods

Answer 4

WAP 1945-1970

Multiculturalism 1970-now (Gough Whitlam)

Question 5

denominational switching

Answer 5

Between christian denominations 
pentecostal increasing, amglican decreasing 
- rock concerts 
- charismatic leaders
- preach with authority 
- evoke emotional response 
- freshness and vitality of worship

Question 6

least denom. switching

Answer 6

from cathlocism (strong sense of identity, wider views)

Question 7

rise of new age religion

Answer 7

neo-paginism
wicca
self-improvement movement
promote indivodual spirituality, loose guidelines, no rules, self-focus

Question 8

secularism

Answer 8

• technological knowledge
• scientific knowledge
• religions and conservative attitudes
• scandals and pursuits
• no longer have to follow a religion to be part of a country

Question 9

religious dialogue

Answer 9

ecumenical movement
interfaith dialogue
reconciliation

Question 10

ecumenical movements

Answer 10

only christian denominations
- needs to work co-operatively
- emphasise unity of christians
National Council of Churches (co-operation between churches, reforms on WAP)
Ecumenical council (pursuit of social justice, unity between christians)
refugees settle

Question 11

interfaith dialogue

Answer 11

council of christians and jews (service and developement seminars)
ISRA (developing harmony and muslims and non-muslims)

Question 12

reconciliation

Answer 12

acknowleedgbing various groups which suffered injustices
disposestion
right the wrongs
recognition australia to provide ongoing effort