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religious expression in australia Flashcards

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migrant statistic

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in 2021, over 50% of population were first or second generation migrants.

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order of religious affiliations (2021)

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christianity, no religion, islam, hinduism, buddhism

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religions experiencing growth and decline

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GROWTH:
- islam
- hinduism
- sikhism

DECLINE:
- christianity

STABLE:
- buddhism
- judaism

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islam

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2.6% - 3.2% (2016 - 2021)

due to increase migration from middle eastern and southern asian countries.

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hinduism

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1.9% - 2.7%

  • most growth from 2006 - 2016 - immigration from South Asia
  • NSW and Victoria have most
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sikhism

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0.5% - 0.8%
- immigration from India

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christianity stat

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52.1% (2016) - 43.9% (2021)

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christianity information

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experienced most significant and rapid decline but remained most dominant.

  • traditional forms decreased most.
  • increase in Christianity nfd
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uniting church

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created in 1977 in australia

congregational union of australia + methodist church + presbyterian church

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other christian

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churches or christ
salvation army
jehovahs witnesses
seventh day adventists

3.6% of population

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judaism

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steadiest
remained mostly 0.4% for over 100 years.

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buddhism

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Remained mostly stable

4th most popular religion in Australia

2.4% (2016) - 2.7% (2021)

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no religion statistic

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30% (2016) – 39% (2021)

Increase by 2.8 million people.

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no religion information

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growth in no religion = largest trend in australia’s religious landscape recently

shift away from religion

express spirituality outside of traditional framework- new age religions

or give up completley

mostly in 20’s

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christianity as major religious tradition

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institutionalised

strongest religious affiliation in despite increasingly multifaith

decreased

due to british immigration - diversified with denominations since 1945

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reason for decrease in christianity

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do not align with modern societal values on contemporary issues

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define denominational switching

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changing from one religious group to another within the Christian Tradition.

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reason for denominational switching

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Lifelong commitment no longer seen as important in our individualistic society.

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who is advantaged and disadvantaged by denominational switching + example

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National Church Survey found

pentecostals - youth attracted to vibrant services and promise of direct revelation from God

Traditional Churches are found to be disadvantaged except catholics and orthodox which promote lifelong commitment.

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define new age religions

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promote individual spirituality to foster personal happiness, health, and meaning in life rather than religion.

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why are new age religions rising

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traidiotnal religions failing to resonate with modern people.

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new age religions examples+ stat

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Mind, Body and Spirit Festival
with 11000 people attending in 2016 and 22 000 in 2023

use of crystals, feng shui, meditation and tarot cards.

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define secularism

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principle that religion should not interfere with or be integrated into the public affairs of society.

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reasons for increase in secularism

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  • people feel traditional religion not relevant to modern society
  • individual rights more important than conforming to faith
  • science can answer more questions
25
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example for secularism

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NO RELIGION
30.1% (2016) – 38.9% (2021)

Increase by 2.8 million people.

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immigration + stat

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major influence

in 2021, over 50% of population were first or second generation migrants.

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immigration 1940 - 1960

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migration from britain + taking war refugees + jews

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immigration 1970 - 1980

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1973 - WAP abandoned
- asian immigration
- refugees after vietnam war

increase in muslims
- conflict

29
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immigration examples

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islam stats
2.6 - 3.2

hinduism
1.9% - 2.7%

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define ecumensim

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movement for dialogue and mutual understanding between christian churches

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impact of ecumenism

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tackle relevant issues in australia and internationally

bring christians together to work for common good

achieve fulfillment of gods purpose

have greater impact on issues by working together

practical cooperation

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the national council of churches

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  • 1994
  • 19 member churches
  • incl anglican, catholic and uniting
  • apply christs message of unity
  • come together to run positive change programs
33
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act for peace

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part of christmas bowl mission
- send aid assistance to countries throughout asia, middle east
- demonstrating christian values of agape love to have a greater impact on society
- also facilitated by NSW ecumenical council

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nsw ecumenical council

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  • 1982
  • 21 member churchs
  • local and international initiatives
  • break down barriers for common good of society
35
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house of welcome

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asylum seekers without work rights or social security
can help the disadvantaged more by working tgoether

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define interfaith dialogue

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move to greater cooperation and harmony of different religious traditions.

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importance of interfaith dialogue

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Expanding due to cultural diversity from immigration

answer to keeping harmony between many religions in society

understanding and communications

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australian council of christians and hews

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create dialogue and understanding between Christianity and Judaism

39
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program from australian council of christians and jews

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educate christian teachers on how to teach sections of New Testamanr thtat are traditionally seen to enforce antisemitism
- decrease racism
- multiculturalism

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columban centre for christian muslim relations

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break down sterotypes and assumptions through dialogue

present religious harmony

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program by columban centre for christian muslim relations

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‘Bridges’ - newsletter

informing community and increasing awareness and education

42
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define reconciliation

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Reconciliation acknowledges past injustices to Aboriginal Spiritualities and aims to foster mutual respect and understanding for a better future.

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why is it a universal effort

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most caused by actions of christians

became universal social justice movement to advaocate for first nations peopels

44
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NATSIEC

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NATIONAL ABORIGINAL AND TORRES STRAIT ISLANDER ECUMENICAL COMMISSION

run by national council of churches

  • christians churches ackolwedge role in dispoession - make effort to promote rights
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natsiec initiatives

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empower indigenous women
- tell story of loss
- develop plan for repair of spirituality in chrisitan context

46
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Buddhist Peace Fellowship

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a catalyst and agent for socially engaged Buddhism

played a significant role in supporting Aboriginal communities

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buddhist peace fellowship initiative for reconciliation

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‘The Land and The Cross and the Lotus’ performance
- brings together spiritual stories from dreaming, christianity and buddhism
- promoting religious harmony and indigenous recognition

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