Generation Y in Australia Turns Away from Religion
Australia's young generations are turning away from religion, a trend that the Anglican Bishop of South Sydney said was 'entirely expected'.
Posted: Monday, August 14 , 2006

The Generation Y in Australia is gradually departing from religion, a new study has found.

According to the study, 48 per cent of Generation Y, defined as those born between 1976 and 1990, believe in a god.

The three-year national study, The Spirit of Generation Y, was a joint project between Monash University, the Australian Catholic University and the Christian Research Association.

Dr Andrew Singleton of Monash University, a co-author of the study, said they were surprised by the findings. "It's well-known that there has been a turn away from church attendance and participation in young people," he said. the rest