Which of the following is a trend in religious adherence in Australia from 1901 until today? (A) Increasing diversity (B) Increasing uniformity (C) Increasing church attendance across all Christian denominations (D) Increasing numbers of women in public leadership in all religious traditions - HSC - SSCE Studies of Religion - Question 6 - 2006 - Paper 1

The correct answer to the question is (A) Increasing diversity. This choice reflects the significant changes in religious adherence in Australia over the last century. Starting from a predominantly Christian population in 1901, Australia has experienced a remarkable rise in religious diversity. This trend has been marked by the growing presence of various faiths including Islam, Buddhism, Hinduism, and others, alongside traditional Christian denominations.