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This book focuses on how the major world religious traditions and the beliefs and spirituality of Aboriginal Australians are lived out in the day-to-day life of multi-cultural, multi-faith Australia in the 21st century. Contents covered include: The nature of religion; Religion in Australia 1788 to 1900; Aboriginal belief systems and spirituality; Religion in Australia, 1901 to the present; Religion and the media - Other beliefs and belief systems. Cross religion studies cover: Religious rites; Religion and ethics; Sacred writings and stories; Ways of holiness; Teachers and interpreters; and Religion and women. Religious traditions covered include; Buddhism; Christianity; Hinduism; Islam; and Judaism.