Belief systems play an important part in many people's lives. 'Australian People And Their Beliefs' offers the reader an opportunity to find out about six of the major religious groups in Australia. As well as exploring the roles, rights and responsibilities of members of the religious groups, you meet a family from each group and follow them in their everyday religious life.
Each book explores one religious group and describes:
- the history of the belief system worldwide and in Australia
- the beliefs
- holy books
- symbols and their meaning
- the role of religious leaders
- places of worship
- festivals and holidays
- family life
Features include:
- a calendar of events
- a time line showing the development of the belief system
- children practising their religion
