Charting The Faith Of Australians
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Charting The Faith Of Australians
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Author : Philip Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Christian Research Associati
Release Date :
Charting The Faith Of Australians written by Philip Hughes and has been published by Christian Research Associati this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with categories.
The last 50 years have seen more rapid change than at any time in human history. Changes in technology have changed every aspect of life: from contraception to computation, from communication to community formation. These changes have affected the ways in which Australians have sought meaning in their lives, from the fulfilment of duty to the maximisation of subjective wellbeing. They have affected deeply the role that religion has played in life with the focus moving from the preservation of tradition to personal spirituality. Over the past 30 years, the Christian Research Association has charted these changes. It has done so through the examination of census and survey data and through interviews with thousands of individuals. It has examined these changes in youth culture and rural culture and has explored the impact of migration and the rise of the Pentecostal and charismatic movements. It has suggested ways in which churches and schools might respond to these changes. Part 1 of this book tells the story of these changes and how the Christian Research Association has charted them. Part 2 contains contributions from various researchers discussing how the Christian Research Association has served the churches. Part 3 explores some extensions of and parallels to the work of the Christian Research Association in relation to religious institutions, migration and other research. The story told in this book is a personal story for Dr Philip Hughes, the senior research officer of the Christian Research Association from 1985 to 2016. But it is also a story of global significance as Christian and other religious institutions grapple with changes to their place in society and their roles in changing perceptions of life.
The Faith Of Australians
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Author : Hans Mol
language : en
Publisher: Sydney ; Allen & Unwin
Release Date : 1985-01-01
The Faith Of Australians written by Hans Mol and has been published by Sydney ; Allen & Unwin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985-01-01 with Australia categories.
Life Ethics And Faith In Australian Society Facts And Figures
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Author : Philip Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Christian Research Associati
Release Date : 2014
Life Ethics And Faith In Australian Society Facts And Figures written by Philip Hughes and has been published by Christian Research Associati this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014 with Athletes categories.
A reference book from the Christian Research Association. Religion interacts with almost every aspect of life. Australian religious communities have grown through immigration, but have declined through cultural changes. These communities continue to educate almost 40 per cent of Australian students and provide many of Australia's welfare services and international aid. In turn, religious faith has an impact on the age at which young people get married, family size, the occupations their members go into, as well as how they spend their time and money, and their involvement in voluntary activities. Religious faith also has an impact on people's values: their attitudes to work and leisure, their sense of meaning in life, and their attitudes to the sacredness of human life and to expressions of sexuality. Drawing on data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics and several other major social surveys, this book explores not only the general impact of religion, but how that impact varies according to the extent of people's involvement in religion and the particular religious group in which people are involved. To understand Australian culture and society, one needs to understand the impact of the multiplicity of faiths that shape the lives of Australians.
Post God Nation
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Author : Roy Williams
language : en
Publisher: HarperCollins Australia
Release Date : 2015-05-01
Post God Nation written by Roy Williams and has been published by HarperCollins Australia this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-05-01 with Religion categories.
Why religion fell off the radar in Australia - and how it can get back on At the time of Federation 98% of Australians identified themselves as Christians. Now only 8% say they regularly go to Church. What's changed? How did Australia become a post-Christian nation and what part did the Churches play in their own decline? Author Roy Williams (God, Actually, In God they trust?) has long been an impassioned defender of Christianity. Here, he tackles the decline of the church head on, acknowledging that in many cases, inflexibility, negativity and a refusal to listen have led to a tarnished image. But he also argues that Australia had a long and often misunderstood Christian heritage. And without it, he says, we will become a society with no moral centre, a community where rampant materialism is the only rule. Offering a bold roadmap for the Church to change, Williams challenges atheists, agnostics and true believers to a genuinely open debate about the force of faith.
Patterns Of Faith In Australian Churches
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Author : Philip J. Hughes
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990-01-01
Patterns Of Faith In Australian Churches written by Philip J. Hughes and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990-01-01 with Australia categories.
This We Can Say
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Author : Australian Quakers
language : en
Publisher: Interactive Publications
Release Date : 2003
This We Can Say written by Australian Quakers and has been published by Interactive Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Christian life categories.
Prepared over a period of nearly 10 years, it is the distillation of the thoughts of around a thousand Quakers with an interest in spiritual subjects. It includes inspirational writings and personal stories about challenge and opportunity, which reflect on the geography and social history of Australia. Chapters are arranged under subject headings such as Experiences of the Spirit, Images of God, Silence and stillness, Faith in action, Prayer, Truthfulness and integrity, Simplicity and peace, Life stages and challenges and Indigenous people. This book can be used for personal study and meditation, for group work or just for inspiration. Includes an extensive glossary, sources, index and history of the Quaker movement in Australia.
Losing My Religion
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Author : Tom Frame
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2010-10-14
Losing My Religion written by Tom Frame and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-10-14 with History categories.
In this challenging and provocative book, Tom Frame, one of Australia's best - known writers on religion and society, examines diminishing theological belief and declining denominational affiliation. He argues that Australia has never been a very religious nation but that few Australians have deliberately rejected belief - most simply can't see ...
The Bible In Australia
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Author : Meredith Lake
language : en
Publisher: NewSouth Publishing
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The Bible In Australia written by Meredith Lake and has been published by NewSouth Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with History categories.
In this multi-award-winning history of the Bible in Australia, Meredith Lake gets under the skin of a text that's been wrestled with, preached and tattooed, and believed to be everything from a resented imposition to the very Word of God. A must-read for non-believers and believers alike, The Bible in Australia explores how in the hands of Bible-bashers, immigrants, suffragists, evangelists, unionists, writers, artists and Indigenous Australians, the Bible has played a defining and contested role in this country. At a time when public discussion of religion is deeply polarised, this multi-award-winning book offers an innovative and surprising new perspective on religion and society. This new edition, including a preface that discusses the life of the book since its 2018 publication, shows that in the hands of writers, artists, settlers, immigrants, Bible-bashers, wowsers, evangelists, suffragettes, unionists, Indigenous activists and many others — the Bible has played a defining role in Australia. 'Stunning, refreshing and original.' — Julia Baird 'Vivid story-telling and impossible to put down.' — Mark McKenna 'A book of remarkable originality…a ground-breaking cultural and social history.' — Judges' comments, 2019 NSW Premier's History Award: Australian History Prize 'An endlessly fascinating book…Lake brings a generosity of both mind and spirit to this vast story.' — Michael McGirr, Sydney Morning Herald
Australian Life And The Christian Faith
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Author : Peter Bentley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1998
Australian Life And The Christian Faith written by Peter Bentley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Australia categories.
"This book brings together a vast amount of information about Australian people, their characteristics, their attitudes and values, and how religious faith fits into their lives. .... [from back cover]
This We Can Say
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Author : Society of Friends (Quakers)
language : en
Publisher: Digital Publishing Centre
Release Date : 2003
This We Can Say written by Society of Friends (Quakers) and has been published by Digital Publishing Centre this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Religion categories.
Prepared over a period of nearly 10 years, this is the distillation of the thoughts of around a thousand Quakers with an interest in spiritual subjects. The book includes inspirational writings and personal stories about challenge and opportunity, which reflect on the geography and social history of Australia. It is arranged under subject headings such as Experiences of the Spirit, Images of God, Silence and stillness, Faith in action, Prayer, Truthfulness and integrity, Simplicity and peace, Life stages and challenges and Indigenous people. The book can be used for personal study and meditation, for group work or just for inspiration.