Religion In Australian Life
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The Religious Factor In Australian Life
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Author : Gary D. Bouma
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986-01-01
The Religious Factor In Australian Life written by Gary D. Bouma and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986-01-01 with Australia categories.
Religion In Australian Life
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Author : Georgina Fitzpatrick
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Religion In Australian Life written by Georgina Fitzpatrick and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Religion categories.
Religion And Change In Australia
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Author : Adam Possamai
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2022-03-30
Religion And Change In Australia written by Adam Possamai and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-03-30 with Social Science categories.
This timely book offers a panoramic overview of the enduring significance of religion in modern Australian society. Applying sociological perspectives and contemporary theories of religion in society, it challenges conventional assumptions around the extent of secularisation in Australia and instead argues that religious institutions, groups, and individuals have proved remarkably adaptable to social change and continue to play a major role in Australian life. In doing so, it explores how religion intersects with a wide range of other contemporary issues, including politics, race, migration, gender, and new media. Religion and Change in Australia explores Australia’s unique history regarding religion. Christianity was originally imported as a tool of social control to keep convicts, settlers, and Australian Aboriginal peoples in check. This had a profound impact on the social memory of the nation, and lingering resentment towards the "excessive" presence of religion continues to be felt today. Freedom of religion was enshrined in Section 116 of the Australian Constitution in 1901. Nevertheless, the White Australia Policy effectively prevented adherents of non-Christian faiths from migrating to Australia and the nation remained overwhelmingly Christian. However, after WWII, Australia, in common with other western societies, appears to have become increasingly secularised, as religious observance declined dramatically. However, Religion and Change in Australia employs a range of social theories to challenge this securalist view and argues that Australia is a post-secular society. The 2016 census revealed that over half of the population still identify as Christian. In politics, the socially conservative religious right has come to exert considerable influence on the ruling Liberal-National Coalition, particularly under John Howard and Scott Morrison. New technologies, such as the Internet and social media, have provided new avenues for religious expression and proselytisation whilst so-called "megachurches" have been built to cater to their increasing congregations. The adoption of multiculturalism and increased immigration from Asia has led to a religiously pluralist society, though this has often been controversial. In particular, the position of Islam in Australia has been the subject of fierce debate, and Islamophobic attitudes remain common. Atheism, non-belief, and alternative spiritualities have also become increasingly widespread, especially amongst the young. Religion and Change in Australia analyses these developments to offer new perspectives on religion and its continued relevance within Australian society. This book is therefore a vital resource for students, academics, and general readers seeking to understand contemporary debates surrounding religion and secularisation in Australia.
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 Religion 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.
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]
Australian Soul
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Author : Gary Bouma
language : en
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Release Date : 2007-03-15
Australian Soul written by Gary Bouma and has been published by Cambridge University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-03-15 with Social Science categories.
Australian Soul challenges the idea that religious and spiritual life in Australia is in decline. This fascinating book describes the character of religious and spiritual life in Australia today, and argues that, far from petering out, religion and spirituality are thriving. Gary Bouma, the leading expert on the state of religious life in Australia, provides the most up-to-date facts and figures and compares the 'tone' of Australian religious practices with those of other countries. Australians might be less vocal and more reticent about their religion than Americans are, but their religious and spiritual beliefs are no less potent. Australian Soul describes and analyses our religious and spiritual life in detail as well as providing a series of case studies that illustrate the range of practices and beliefs in Australia today. Australian Soul predicts a vital future for religion and spirituality.
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.
This We Can Say
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: ReadHowYouWant.com
Release Date : 2010-01-07
This We Can Say written by and has been published by ReadHowYouWant.com this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-07 with Philosophy 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. 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...
Spirit Of Australia Ii
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Author : Philip J. Hughes
language : en
Publisher: ATF Press
Release Date : 2003
Spirit Of Australia Ii written by Philip J. Hughes and has been published by ATF Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Australia categories.
The second volume of essays to mark the centenary of federation in Australia and examines the issue of religion in society and culture.
Putting Life Together
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Author : Philip Hughes
language : en
Publisher: Christian Research Associati
Release Date : 2007
Putting Life Together 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 2007 with Religion categories.
How do young people between the ages of 13 and 24 put life together? What do they value in life? What parts does religion and spirituality play? Based on interviews and surveys over four years, this book provides a detailed and well-founded picture of Australian young people. The book examines the influences of families, schools and churches on the lives of young people and describes how they can best help young people to enjoy positive and responsible relationships with themselves, close others, the wider society, the natural environment and with God. It suggests ways of pointing young people to the spiritual dimension of life, respecting their frameworks for seeing the world, but also doing justice to the counter-cultural nature of the Christian faith.