Secularism in Australia
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Secularism in Australiaas viewed by Bernadette and David
Not stated/unclear 9%
No Religion 22%
Other 1%
Hinduism 1%
Islam 2%
Buddhism 3%
Other Christian 19%
Anglican 17%
Roman Catholic 25%
Other 3%
Hinduism 1%
Islam 1%
Judaism 2%
Not stated/unclear 1%
No Religion 23%
Other Christian 24%
Evangelical Protestant 25%
Roman Catholic 21%
Total Christian 61%
No Religion 22%
Unclear 9%
Other 7%
Total Christian 70%
No Religion 23%
Unclear 1%
Other 7%
Source: Pew 2014 surveys
So why is Australia considered a “more secular” country than the US?
Social Links
Weather
Economy
Healthcare
Simple taxation (25.6% of GDP)
Traditionally deep social relationships
Universal Healthcare
Regular Church Attendance by 15%
(Christians)
Complex taxation (24.8% of GDP)
Often weak/family social relationships
Complex, mostly employer-funded
HealthcareRegular Church
Attendance by 46.5% (Christians)