Religion and beliefs Systems Post 1945

Which denomination had the largest number of followers in Australia in 1947?

• Anglican

• Baptist

• Catholic

• Orthodox

Which Christian denomination was the largest from 1986 onwards?

• Anglican

• Catholic

• Baptist

• Orthodox

Which of the following best accounts for why the numbers of the Pentecostal Church remain consistent despite high numbers of people joining.

• Denominational Switching

• Increase of 'No religion'

• Secularisation

• Revolving Door Syndrome

There is steady rise of religious disbelief in Australia and a majority of more economically developed countries, this has resulted in a decline in the number of Christians. Select the reasons why this trend is occurring from the list below. (Note: there is more then one answer)

• Growing feelings of dissatisfaction with the relevance of Ancient religion in contemporary society.

• People are now finding spiritual fulfilment in other frameworks.

• People are unable to reconcile conservative faith with science, critical thinking, or the contemporary world

• Quite simply, having "no religion" is becoming the new "normal" in Australia

• Younger people are finding that some beliefs and teachings in Christianity do not align with their view of the world.

Which of the following WAS the fastest growing Non-Christian religion in Australia prior to 2016?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Sikhism

Which of the following IS NOW the fastest growing non-Christian Religion in Australia as of 2016?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Sikhism

Which of the following WAS the largest Non-Christian religion in Australia prior to 2011?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

Which of the following IS CURRENTLY the largest non-Christian religion in Australia?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Judaism

Increases in the number of Buddhists adherents in Australia is attributed to immigration from?

• Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea

• Serbia, Ukrain, Greece, Egypt, Russia

• Croatia, Italy, Malta, Ireland, Philippines

• India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan

• Indonesia, Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan

Increases in the number of Hindu adherents in Australia is attributed to immigration from?

• Burma, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, China, Japan and Korea

• Serbia, Ukrain, Greece, Egypt, Russia

• Croatia, Italy, Malta, Ireland, Philippines

• India, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan

• Indonesia, Iran, Turkey, Iraq, Afghanistan