An aim of the National Council of Churches in Australia is to foster the
A. promotion of ecumenical gatherings.
B. formation of a new religious tradition.
C. creation of a Christian denomination in Australia.
D. development of a Christian ecumenical sacred text.

Which of the following terms describes the recognition of past wrongs by non-Aboriginal people, and the building of respectful relationships with Aboriginal Peoples?
A. Assimilation
B. Integration
C. Reconciliation
D. Segregation

Which of the following is most likely a secular activity?
A. Studying at a religious school
B. Attending a graduation ceremony
C. A Christian family praying at a church service
D. Participating in an interdenominational fundraiser

Which of the following best explains the importance of ceremonial life in Aboriginal spirituality?
A. It is purely used for social gatherings.
B. It is only performed during times of crisis and natural disasters.
C. It allows for the unified expression of beliefs for all worldviews.
D. It is a way to connect with the land, ancestors and spiritual beings.

The Australian Survey of Social Attitudes is conducted annually. In 2018, it asked questions about the topic of religion. Which of the following responses from the survey could be from an adherent of a New Age religion?
A. I have confidence in mainstream church leadership.
B. I consider myself to be more spiritual than religious.
C. I put my complete trust in science rather than a religious faith.
D. I believe traditional religion is as relevant today as it was in the past.

What was the outcome of the Wik decision?
A. It abolished the concept of Native Title.
B. It overturned the declaration of terra nullius.
C. It determined that Native Title could coexist with pastoral leases.
D. It introduced constitutional recognition of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Statement 1: A finding of the 2021 Australian Census was that Christianity decreased by more than one million people, but it was still Australia’s largest religious tradition. Statement 2: From 2016 to 2021, Hinduism was the fastest growing major religious tradition in Australia. Which of the following is correct?
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
D. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

Why is religious dialogue important in Australia post 1945?

Which of the following lists aspects of Aboriginal spirituality that are determined by the Dreaming?
A. Language, social status
B. Totems, sacred writings
C. Naming ceremony, land management
D. Kinship, obligations to the land and people

Which statement demonstrates why the Dreaming is important for the Land Rights movement?
A. It underpins connection to Country.
B. It allows for land to be bought and sold.
C. It provides an opportunity for economic growth.
D. It enables Australians to communicate in a common language.

What is the most significant ongoing effect of dispossession on Aboriginal spiritualities?
A. No obligation to the land or people
B. Disruption to Aboriginal Christian customs
C. No connection to individual and communal totems
D. Disruption to Aboriginal Peoples’ cultural practices

Which of the following is contributing to the declining influence of religion in Australian society?
A. Increasing secularism
B. Increasing sectarianism
C. Decreasing ecumenism
D. Decreasing multiculturalism

What is the most likely reason for switching denominations within the current religious landscape?
A. To create a dynamic and living religious tradition
B. To find a spirituality that aligns with an adherent’s values
C. To have a scientific understanding of the origins of the universe
D. To acquire greater power and influence over individuals in society

Which of the following lists of components are emphasised in New Age religions?
A. Environment, salvation, community
B. Sacred writings, class systems, meditation
C. Ethical teachings, institutional hierarchy, mysticism
D. Individualism, spiritual transformation, personal morality

According to Australian census data (2021), which of the following is correct?
A. Judaism is the fastest growing religion in Australia.
B. Religions other than Christianity are increasing in Australia.
C. Decreasing numbers of Australians identify as ‘No religion’.
D. Buddhism is the second largest religious tradition in Australia.

Which of the following best describes the importance of interfaith dialogue in multifaith Australia?
A. It encourages peaceful coexistence.
B. It supports those considering switching denominations.
C. It promotes greater cooperation between different Christian denominations.
D. It contributes financial assistance to those fleeing war and natural disasters.

Which row of the table shows the religion that represents Islam in Australia in 2021?

Australian Bureau of Statistics, “Religious affiliation in 2021” (released in 2022), Religious affiliation in Australia, accessed 05 November 2024.

Note: This question is not suitable for exam prepraration.

Statement 1: The Wik Decision (1996) extinguished pastoralists’ rights on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land.

Statement 2: The Native Title Act 1993 (Commonwealth) required all states and territories to recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander land rights claims to Commonwealth lands.

Which of the following is correct?
A. Both statements are true.
B. Both statements are false.
C. Statement 1 is false and Statement 2 is true.
D. Statement 1 is true and Statement 2 is false.

With reference to ONE of the following ecumenical organisations, describe the impact of a Christian ecumenical movement in Australia. • National Council of Churches • NSW Ecumenical Council