Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?

It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia.

Which of the following is an example of secularism?

A separation of religion from government

Which of the following is a common characteristic of New Age religions?

They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents.

The main reason why interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides:

a forum for the discussion of social justice issues.

Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?

The aftermath of the Vietnam War

Which of the following statements on religious affiliation is correct for 1986 to 2011?

The proportion of Uniting Church adherents decreased.

New Age religious expressions involve:

Guidelines for personal transformation

Which of the following is not an example of Ecumenism?

The Jewish Christian Muslim Association

Alexis has left the Uniting Church and become a Muslim. Which best describes Alexis’s action?

Alexis has changed religious traditions.

Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?

From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal

Which of the following is a characteristic of mega-churches?

A higher proportion of youth than traditional churches.

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1
Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?
It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia.
It is no longer a member of the NSW Ecumenical Council.
It separated from the Uniting Church in 1987
It is the largest Christian denomination in Australia.
2
Since 2001, which of the following churches has been least subject to denominational switching?
Pentecostal
Uniting
Catholic
Anglican
3
What would supporters of ecumenism be likely to reject?
Sectarianism
Interfaith dialogue
Reconciliation
Denominational switching
4
Which of the following is an example of secularism?
A search for interfaith cooperation
A separation of religion from government
A commitment to a specific religious identity
Integration of communities that share a common belief system
5
According to census data, which is the fastest growing Religious Affiliation in Australia?
Islam
Zoroastrianism
Buddhism
Hinduism
6
Which of the following is a common characteristic of New Age religions?
They value ecumenism.
They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents.
They integrate non-Christian religions into a set of beliefs
They all reject materialism.
7
Biggest religious traditions in Australia, after Christianity, largest to smallest?
Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism
Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism
Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam
Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism
8
The main reason why interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides:
a forum for the discussion of social justice issues.
funding to support the work of the World Council of Churches
a basis for the future merger of religious traditions.
a structural basis for the development of secularism
9
Which of the following denominations was founded in Australia?
Baptist
Uniting
Lutheran
Presbyterian
10
Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?
The aftermath of the Vietnam War
An increase in migration from Pakistan
The aftermath of World War II
An increase in migration from the Philippines
11
Which of the following statements on religious affiliation is correct for 1986 to 2011?
The proportion of Uniting Church adherents decreased.
The proportion of Anglican adherents increased.
The proportion of Pentecostal adherents decreased.
The proportion of Presbyterian adherents increased.
12
New Age religious expressions involve:
Recognition of authority figures such as the Pope
Guidelines for personal transformation
Acknowledgement of the needs of the community
Total restriction of freedom
13
Which of the following is not an example of Ecumenism?
The Jewish Christian Muslim Association
NSW Ecumenical Council
National Council of Churches in Australia
The Uniting Church in Australia
14
What proportion of people in Australia identify as having no religion?
Between 30% and 39%
Between 40% and 49%
50% or more
Less than 30%
15
Which church can be considered to have been formed as a consequence of ecumenism in Australia?
Uniting
Congregational
Anglican
Presbyterian
16
Alexis has left the Uniting Church and become a Muslim. Which best describes Alexis’s action?
Alexis has changed religious traditions.
Alexis has become sectarian.
Alexis has joined an interfaith organisation
Alexis has switched denominations.
17
How many of these Churches are Protestant?
4
2
1
3
18
Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?
From Pentecostal to Anglican
From Anglican to Salvation Army
From Catholic to Uniting
From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal
19
Communication between which of the following is an example of interfaith dialogue?
Pentecostal and Baptist
Buddhist and Salvation Army
Russian Orthodox and Presbyterian
Anglican and Lutheran
20
Which of the following is a characteristic of mega-churches?
They are located predominantly in rural areas.
A stronger focus on female leadership.
A higher proportion of youth than traditional churches.
Fewer new members who have switched denominations.
21
The three major Christian denominations in Australia in decreasing size?
Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican
Catholic, Anglican, Uniting
Anglican, Catholic, Orthodox
Anglican, Uniting, Catholic

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