Is the Significance of Religion Increasing or Decreasing in Contemporary

question 1

Multiple Choice

Is the significance of religion increasing or decreasing in contemporary Australian society? Which of the following is NOT correct?

• A)It's decreasing because church attendance has declined over the past 50 years
• B)It's increasing because daily newspapers regularly report on religious issues
• C)It varies with different definitions of religion; for example,Steve Bruce sees us as less religious,while Gary Bouma sees religions as thriving
• D)It varies with the type of religion; for example,witchcraft and paganism have declined in recent years

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