Religious Expression in Australia

Term
Immigration

Multiculturalism
White Australia Policy

Interfaith dialogue

Denominational
Switching

Ecumenism
Immigration
Restriction Act 1901
Secularism

New Age Movement

Yoga

Definition
An act of the Australian Parliament which limited
immigration to Australia and thus began the
formation of the White Australia Policy
Communication and harmony to greater
cooperation between different religious traditions
A variation of systems of discipline in the Hindu
philosophy which is concerned with achieving unity
between the mind and body with the universal
spirit
A policy which recognises and accepts cultural
diversity and structure rather than expecting one
prevailing dominant culture
To move or come into a new country which is not
native, usually for permanent residence. In regards
to religion, it resulted in a larger diversity of
religious traditions
The exchange of church members between
different Christian denominations
The promotion and development of individual
spirituality rather than following a structured
religion
The movement within Christian churches towards
unity between different denominations
The attempt to create a uni-racial Australia by
discriminating against anyone not of a European
descent or who was coloured. This was abolished
in 1972 after the election of Gough Whitman and
the Labor Party
A form of religious philosophy which rejects the
concepts and forms of prayer and worship

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