The de-Christianisation of the nation

The de-Christianisation of the nation

Burning of Old South Church, Bath, Maine, circa 1854. Artist John Hilling. (Photo by Heritage Art/Heritage Images via Getty Images).

The de-Christianisation of the nation - Politics, Policy, Political Views

In Australia, people are confronted by the rapid, almost irreversible, de-Christianisation of their country. The National Church Life Survey estimates that, since 1991, around 1,200 churches have been deconsecrated and closed, meanwhile around 20 per cent of Roman Catholic churches are no longer used for religious services but have become entertainment venues, shopping centres, or luxury apartment accommodation. The immigration policies of the L…