Which of the following best describes sectarianism in Australia? (A) Popularity of the Protestant churches over the Catholic church (B) Rivalry between Christianity and other religious traditions (C) Rivalry between different Christian denominations (D) Separation of Church and State - HSC - SSCE Studies of Religion - Question 5 - 2006 - Paper 1

The best description of sectarianism in Australia is option (C) "Rivalry between different Christian denominations." Sectarianism typically refers to divisions and conflicts within a particular religion or between different denominations of that religion. In the context of Australia, this rivalry is often observed between various factions of Christianity, such as Protestants and Catholics, rather than between Christianity and other religions or the concept of church-state separation.