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)