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Australian census reveals Christianity numbers in decline

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Publish Date
Wed, 29 Jun 2022, 10:05AM
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Australian census reveals Christianity numbers in decline

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Wed, 29 Jun 2022, 10:05AM

Christianity is losing its lustre across the Tasman.

The first numbers from the Australian 2021 census are out and it shows that for the first time, less than 50 percent of the population identify as Christian.

52 percent down to 44 percent.

And the non-religious numbers are increasing – 39 percent compared to 30 percent in 2016.

Professor Emeritus of Religion at Massey University Dr Peter Lineham joined Mike Hosking.

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