Religious Diversity in Australia: Living Well with Difference

This book explores the structure of religious diversity in Australia and the challenges and opportunities it presents, focusing on Melbourne and Tasmania. It offers constructive strategies for promoting belonging and respectful engagement with difference.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2024
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This comprehensive book delves into the intricate tapestry of religious diversity in Australia, exploring its multifaceted manifestations within the legal, migration, education, policing, media, and interfaith communities. With a particular focus on Melbourne and Tasmania, it elucidates the manifold benefits and opportunities that arise from this diversity, alongside the formidable challenges faced by religious and ethnic minorities, including discrimination and structural inequalities perpetuated by Christian privilege and other forms of advantage. Through a thoughtful and empirically grounded approach, the book articulates constructive strategies aimed at fostering a sense of belonging, promoting structured avenues for resolving disagreements, and fostering respectful engagement with difference. While scholars across the Western world are increasingly cognizant of the complexities and potentialities of expanding religious diversity in a globalized era, in-depth empirical research on the consequences of this diversity in Australia remains notably lacking. This book serves as a valuable and timely intervention, offering a rich and thorough exploration of the diverse religious landscape of Australia.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350334441