religion in australia 1901-present

Religion in Australia from 1901 to the present

Christianity has influenced Australian society from 1901 to the present;
Legal systems; laws based on commandments
swearing on sacred texts
forgiveness and change
Media; influences perception of religion
Individual and family; conversion
Welfare Services; Salvation Amy
Architecture; churches
mosques
synagogues
Calendar; Christmas holidays
Easter holidays
Education; Catholic Schools
Health Care; different religious hospitals
Ceremonies; ANZAC day
Missionary Activities; Amnesty International
child sponsoring
Social Justice; given a chance

Impact of Christianity on Education;
schools run by religious organisations were forced to be self funding
Catholic schools grew rapidly in the second half of the 19th century
their aim was to pass on Catholic heritage and traditions and to improve economic status of Catholics
opposition to funding Catholic schools based on sectarian fears of Catholic dominance
In 1956, Menzies...