Christianity 2
The members of the Christian community who speak the creed on behalf of the infant being Baptised.
What are Godparents
The understanding of the interconnectedness between living organisms and their environments, encompassing the impact of human actions on ecosystems and a deep comprehension of ecological principles
What is ecological awareness?
Animism is the belief that objects, places, and creatures all possess a distinct spiritual essence, or soul.
What is animism?
The group which arrived following World War Two which brought increased rates of Catholicism to Australia.
What are Italian migrants?
The three foundations upon which kinship is based.
What are moiety, totems and skin names?
The two requirements for a Baptism to be considered valid.
What are water and the Trinitarian Formula?
The concept that individuals, groups, and organisations have an ethical duty to act in ways that benefit society and the environment, beyond their own self-interest.
What is social responsibility?
An alternative therapy that uses crystals to balance the body's energy and promote well-being by placing them on or around the body
What is crystal healing?
The Australian state where the number of 'no religion' adherents grew the most in 2021.
The respective percentages of adherence to Islam, Christianity, Buddhism and Hinduism in 2021. (in that order)
What are 3.2%, 43.9%, 2.4% and 2.7%
The principal belief that reflects that through the practice an individual can enter heaven.
What is salvation?
A philosophy centered on human potential, reason, and experience, rejecting religious dogma and supernatural explanations in favor of science, logic, and compassion to improve human lives and society
What is rational humanism?
A philosophy that combines humanistic values with a commitment to the scientific method, emphasising reason, evidence, and the use of science and technology to improve human well-being, foster social progress, and make rational decisions
What is scientific humanism?
Established in 1982, this is an ecumenical body operating in Australia.
What is the NSW Ecumenical Council?
Natural emblems, like animals or plants, that spiritually link a person to their clan, family, land, and the Dreaming (the spiritual realm)
What are totems?
A phrase referring to the principle that everyone, regardless of their background or circumstances, should have equal access to justice and fair treatment.
What is justice for all?
The country with the highest percentage rates of Buddhism worldwide.
What is Cambodia?
The feeling of exclusion, marginalisation, or disempowerment experienced by individuals or groups as a result of a loss of agency and a lack of full participation. This can manifest in various ways, often rooted in traditional doctrines, hierarchical structures, or institutional practices.
What is disenfranchisement with major religious traditions?
The Court ruling which established that Native Title could coexist with the rights of Pastoral Leaseholders
What is the Wik Decision
A policy that "seeks that all persons of Aboriginal descent will choose to attain a similar manner of living to that of other Australians and live as members of a single community"
What is the Assimilation policy?
An interfaith organisation designed to explore the link between faith and the environment.
What is Faith Ecology Network?
The country with the highest number of Buddhists in the world.
What is China?
The countries of the world where Islam is 90% or higher of the population. (Name four)
What are: Afghanistan, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Maldives, Pakistan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tajikistan, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, and Yemen
A time limit set through the 10 Point Plan and Native Title Amendment Act, designed to limit the strength of Native Title Claims
What is the sunset clause?
Special ceremonies within Aboriginal spirituality that aim to maintain harmony and balance within the environment
What are balance rites?