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Editor's note
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It’s perhaps not surprising that few Australian teens are engaged in formal religion and its practice. But, according to a new national study, many young people are nonetheless interested in spirituality, taking a complex and broad-minded approach to the issue. As researcher Andrew Singleton writes, the findings further challenge the idea that Australia is largely a Christian country, with teenagers at the forefront of overturning old ideas
and constructing new ones.
The researchers found that teenagers broadly fit into six groups on matters of spirituality, from those with strong convictions to those questioning and discovering. And what is also striking is that they are remarkably tolerant of others’ views on the matter. As the researchers often heard: “it’s all good”.
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Amanda Dunn
Section Editor: Politics + Society
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Top story
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Researchers have identified six broad groups of young people categorised by their views on religion and spirituality.
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Andrew Singleton, Deakin University; Anna Halafoff, Deakin University; Gary D Bouma, Monash University; Mary Lou Rasmussen, Australian National University
A new study reveals Australian teenagers do not relate to established ideas on religion and spirituality. Instead, they fall into six broad groups and show great tolerance for others' ideas.
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Business + Economy
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Health + Medicine
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Cities
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Environment + Energy
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Science + Technology
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Education
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Politics + Society
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