CHRISTIANITY AS THE MAJOR RELIGIOUS TRADITION (CIDRS)

Question 1

Christianity is institutionalised in Australia.

Answer 1

Eg; public holidays are based around events such as Christmas and Easter.

Question 2

Reasons for Christianity being Australia’s major religious tradition

Answer 2

• First settlement was by European Christian colonisers.
• Christian missionaries established and developed services and infrastructure.
• Australia developed as a British and consequently Christian colony.
• White Australia Policy.

-After WWII, Christianity = 88%

Question 3

current situation

Answer 3

People affiliated with Christianity has decreased.
2016 = 12.2 million (52.1%)
2021 = 11.1 million (44%)