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Australian Communities Report: A Demographic & Social Analysis of Religion & the Church in Australia

This Australian Communities Report<br>analyses attitudes towards religion and<br>Christianity in 21st century Australia. McCrindle Research is a global leader in social and market research and resources are available at www.mccrindle.com.au

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Australian Communities Report: A Demographic & Social Analysis of Religion & the Church in Australia

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  1. The Australian Communities Report, commissioned by Olive Tree Media, is an analysis of religion & spirituality in 21st Century Australia and research into the main belief blockers of Christianity. This research was conducted by McCrindle Research in October 2011 based on a national representative survey of 1,094 Australians and 3 focus groups of Gen Y, Gen X and Baby Boomers.

  2. Religious Affiliation Source: ABS Census 2006 Data

  3. Australians & Religion: “Christian”, “Spiritual” & “None”. What is your religion?

  4. Spirituality & Religion Defined Spirituality = “Self awareness” = “A deeper connection” Religion = “Attendance” = “Tasks” = “Obligations”

  5. Religious identity, but less activity How active are you in practicing your religion?

  6. Outgrowing Religion What best describes your current religious status?

  7. I went to Catholic primary school so we had to go to church... It faded out when I got older , in my life and my family’s as well...

  8. Significant “warmth” towards Christianity Modified Engel Scale What best describes your current beliefs & attitudes towards Christianity?

  9. Family is formative Mass media & social media a growing influence. Who or what has most influenced your perceptions & opinions of Christians & Christianity?

  10. Half of all Aussies“not open at all” But almost half are to some extent “open” How open are you to changing your religious worldview?

  11. Belief blockers: Doctrine & Practices (“block completely”) Not open to change To what extent do the following block or engage you...?

  12. My belief is that God will send you somewhere else, but not actually in hell.

  13. Belief blockers: Christianity & the Church (“massive negative”) Not open to change To what extent do the following attract or repel you...?

  14. The church needs to let people know that it is not that they are enforcing something on the society, let them know that it’s about faith.

  15. Significant belief in Jesus Was Jesus a real person from history?

  16. When did Jesus live?

  17. Reasonable acceptance of the miraculous To what extent do you believe the following?

  18. Religious conversations: not routine, but not taboo. Do you ever talk about spirituality or religion when you gather with friends?

  19. Mark McCrindle mark@mccrindle.com.au 02 8824 3422 mccrindle.com.au

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