The present religious landscape of Australia has significantly changed since 1945. The factors of this change include immigration, denominational switching, rise of the new age religions, secularism and Christianity as a major religious tradition. Australia has a wide variety of religions in its country, each with unique traditions of their own.
The major religious tradition in Australia is Christianity, with the 2011 census showing 61% Christianity in Australia, and other religions making up 7.2% (Census, 2011). The main two denominations of Christianity within Australia are Catholicism (41%) and Anglican (28%). Australia began as the major religious tradition in Australia as the first white settlers were from England and were mostly made …show more content…
The loyalty to a certain denomination depending on your family and their choices has somewhat become less important. The drop in Anglican affiliation since 1947, 39%, to 17.1%, 2011 is likely due to denominational switching. The growth in Pentecostalism from 2006 to 2011 (8.3%) is mainly a result of younger people ‘shopping around’ for new styles of worship. Pentecostalism moved away from old way from older traditions and created an upbeat denomination of religion, which makes it more appealing for the Christian youth of today. Pentecostal groups attract many people who have been disaffected by other Christian communities and are well known for its emphasis on music. The way the church evangelises has seen an increase in Seventh Day …show more content…
The term, of recent origin, emphasises what is viewed as the universality of the Christian churches. Following word war II, there was a dramatic diversification of Australia’s ethnic and religious make up and forced a reassessment of old sectarian ways.
The modern ecumenical movement started to form as the 19th century came to an end. Initiatives among students and between Church mission agencies led the way. The Uniting Church in Australia was formed in 1977 after ecumenical discussion. The movement for Christian unity in this Australia was, initially, an Anglican and Protestant affair. Only in the1960s and 70s did the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches come in. When the second vatican council happened, it opened up new possibilities for Catholics. Relationships with other Churches, and the transition to the National Council of Churches in Australia (1994) saw the Catholic Church become a full participant in Australia's national ecumenical
The major religious tradition in Australia is Christianity, with the 2011 census showing 61% Christianity in Australia, and other religions making up 7.2% (Census, 2011). The main two denominations of Christianity within Australia are Catholicism (41%) and Anglican (28%). Australia began as the major religious tradition in Australia as the first white settlers were from England and were mostly made …show more content…
The loyalty to a certain denomination depending on your family and their choices has somewhat become less important. The drop in Anglican affiliation since 1947, 39%, to 17.1%, 2011 is likely due to denominational switching. The growth in Pentecostalism from 2006 to 2011 (8.3%) is mainly a result of younger people ‘shopping around’ for new styles of worship. Pentecostalism moved away from old way from older traditions and created an upbeat denomination of religion, which makes it more appealing for the Christian youth of today. Pentecostal groups attract many people who have been disaffected by other Christian communities and are well known for its emphasis on music. The way the church evangelises has seen an increase in Seventh Day …show more content…
The term, of recent origin, emphasises what is viewed as the universality of the Christian churches. Following word war II, there was a dramatic diversification of Australia’s ethnic and religious make up and forced a reassessment of old sectarian ways.
The modern ecumenical movement started to form as the 19th century came to an end. Initiatives among students and between Church mission agencies led the way. The Uniting Church in Australia was formed in 1977 after ecumenical discussion. The movement for Christian unity in this Australia was, initially, an Anglican and Protestant affair. Only in the1960s and 70s did the Eastern and Oriental Orthodox Churches come in. When the second vatican council happened, it opened up new possibilities for Catholics. Relationships with other Churches, and the transition to the National Council of Churches in Australia (1994) saw the Catholic Church become a full participant in Australia's national ecumenical