What is the most likely reason for the current rise in secularism in Australia?

Perception that response of rel trads to q's are outdated.

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

They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents

According to Australian census data which of the following statements is correct (1986-2011)

The proportion of Presbyterian adherents increased

Jamie left a Pentecostal Church and joined the Salvo's. Which one best describes her actions?

Jamie has switched denominations

Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?

It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia

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 is correct?

Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true

Which of the following is true of totemic identity in Aboriginal spirituality?

It is a life-force that symbolises relationships

Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?

It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life

What role does an initiation ceremony have in Aboriginal spirituality?

It teaches young Aboriginal peeps about responsibilities

Alex is member of New Age Rel. and Andy is a Christian. What are they most likely to agree on?

The importance of spirituality in their lives

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

The aftermath of the Vietnam War

1. Aboriginal stories allow for change. 2. Contemp. Aboriginal ceremonies differ from the past.

Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false

Which of the following is an example of secularism?

A separation of religion from government

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

Leslie 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 best expresses an Aboriginal worldview?

One's cultural identity emerged from the creation stories

Which of the following has been a consequence of immigration since 1945?

The Catholic Church has become more multicultural

According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?

The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Christian denomination

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1
What is the most likely reason for the current rise in secularism in Australia?
Recent trends in denominational switching
Increasing sectarian rivalry between Christian denominations
Perception that response of rel trads to q's are outdated.
Growing interest in New Age religions
2
Which of the following is a common characteristic of New Age religions?
They value ecumenism
Integrate all non-Christian rels into common set of beliefs
They all reject materialism
They focus on the spiritual needs of their adherents
3
According to Australian census data which of the following statements is correct (1986-2011)
The proportion of Pentecostal adherents decreased
The proportion of Anglican adherents increased
The proportion of Uniting Church adherents decreased
The proportion of Presbyterian adherents increased
4
Jamie left a Pentecostal Church and joined the Salvo's. Which one best describes her actions?
Jamie has switched denominations
Jamie has joined an ecumenical organisation
Jamie has changed religious traditions
Jamie has joined a secular organisation
5
What aspect of Aboriginal spirituality best relates to this quotation?
Kinship
Art
Dreaming
Magic
6
Which of the following is true of the Anglican Church?
It is no longer a member of the NSW Ecumenical Council
It was formerly known as the Church of England in Australia
It separated from the Uniting Church in 1987
It is the largest Christian denomination in Australia
7
The main reason why interfaith dialogue is important is that it provides
a basis for the future merger of religious traditions
a forum for the discussion of social justice issues
funding to support the work of the World Council of Churches
a structural basis for the development of secularism
8
Which of the following is correct?
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false
Both statements are true
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true
Both statements are false
9
Which of the following is true of totemic identity in Aboriginal spirituality?
It connects individuals and the wider Australian community
It is a life-force that symbolises relationships
It encourages separation from one's country
It identifies a temporary relationship b/t individ and totem
10
Which of the following is an important aspect of the Dreaming?
It arranges events in order of time
It symbolises the secular nature of customs and traditions
It recognises totems as an ancient form of worship
It establishes a moral code that informs and unites all life
11
Which of the following led to Aboriginal people being separated from their kinship groups?
Wik decision
Assimilation
Self-determination
Secularism
12
Within Aboriginal spirituality, which of the following was a result of dispossession?
A redefining of the concept of terra nullius
Racial Discrimination Act, 1975
Separation from kinship groups
The declining importance of missions
13
What role does an initiation ceremony have in Aboriginal spirituality?
It provides a reliable supply of food
It defines gender during different stages of life
It teaches young Aboriginal peeps about responsibilities
It prepares young Aboriginal people for political life
14
Alex is member of New Age Rel. and Andy is a Christian. What are they most likely to agree on?
The use of sacred texts as a basis for belief
The nature of the human soul
The nature of life after death
The importance of spirituality in their lives
15
Which of the following contributed significantly to the growth of Buddhism in Australia?
An increase in migration from Pakistan
An increase in migration from the Philippines
The aftermath of the Vietnam War
The aftermath of World War II
16
What would supporters of ecumenism be likely to reject?
Denominational switching
Interfaith dialogue
Reconciliation
Sectarianism
17
1. Aboriginal stories allow for change. 2. Contemp. Aboriginal ceremonies differ from the past.
Both statements are false
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false
Both statements are true
18
Which of the following is correct?
Both statements are true
Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true
Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false
Both statements are false
19
Communication between which of the following is an example of interfaith dialogue:
Pentecostal and Baptist
Anglican and Lutheran
Buddhist and Salvation Army
Russian Orthodox and Presbyterian
20
Which of the following is an example of secularism?
A commitment to a specific religious identity
A search for interfaith cooperation
A separation of religion from government
Integration of communities that share common a belief system
21
Which of the following denominations was founded in Australia?
Presbyterian
Baptist
Uniting
Lutheran
22
How many of these churches are Protestant?
4
2
1
3
23
Which of the following is central to the Dreaming?
Assimilation
Law
Dispossession
Marriage
24
According to recent census data, what proportion of people in Aus. identify as no religion?
Between 30% and 39%
50% or more
Less than 30%
Between 40% and 49%
25
Which of the following enabled pastoral leases and Native Title to co-exist?
Native Title Act 1993 (Cth)
Mabo decision 1992
Wik decision 1996
Native Title Amendment Act 1998 (Cth)
26
Leslie has left the Uniting Church and become a Muslim. Which best describes Leslie's action?
Leslie has changed religious traditions
Leslie has joined an interfaith organisation
Leslie has switched denominations
Leslie has become a sectarian
27
Of the following, which is the most common pattern of denominational switching?
From Pentecostal to Anglican
From Pentecostal to another Pentecostal
From Catholic to Uniting
From Anglican to Salvation Army
28
Which of the following best expresses an Aboriginal worldview?
The Earth is a goddess that can be worshipped
Moving kinship groups strengthens social cohesion
One's sense of self is dependent on time and place
One's cultural identity emerged from the creation stories
29
Which of the following has been a consequence of immigration since 1945?
The number of Christian denominations in Aus has declined
Several New Age rels are members of the Council of Churches
The Catholic Church has become more multicultural
Hinduism has grown to the 2nd largest non-Chris rel in Aus.
30
According to recent Australian census data, which of the following is correct?
The number of people reporting 'No Religion' has decreased
Number of people reporting a non-Chris. faith has decreased
Anglicanism is the largest Christian denomination
The Uniting Church is the 3rd largest Christian denomination

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