Recent articles
Learning about Christianity, the church, Christianity in New Zealand and Christianity’s place in social and moral issues we face today are some of the ways we build and strengthen the Church of Aotearoa. This is why we are making the shift towards categorising and producing content with the objective of helping people understand the role of Christianity both in Aotearoa and globally.
We strive to post articles that are in keeping with a conservative evangelical Christian view.
Previous categories
FOCUS
GENERAL
A vision worthy of a Webb Ellis Cup
“…we can achieve anything if we work together as one”
About Christianity
No Results Found
The page you requested could not be found. Try refining your search, or use the navigation above to locate the post.
How Do Non-American Evangelicals Respond to the U.S.?
WEA’s Dr Brian Stiller provides a fresh evangelical perspective on USA evangelicals and the political views of many of them.
The Church
An inspiring event – the General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance
Stuart reports on the recent General Assembly of the World Evangelical Alliance, in Indonesia, that 7 New Zealanders attended.
WEA General Assembly 2019
Eleven years after the 2008 WEA General Assembly, we sense the mighty move of the Holy Spirit… What must evangelism and disciple-making look like in the coming decade?
When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place
Across Aotearoa, many churches will be delighted they can now freely begin to gather again in person. This is a great and welcome start, and we thank God for it (and also for God’s hand in keeping New Zealand relatively safe).
Christianity in Aotearoa New Zealand
MEDIA RELEASE: Christians eager to be responsible about COVID-19
Christians eager to be responsible about COVID-19 21 March 2020 The New Zealand Christian Network, the alliance of evangelical churches, organisations and individuals in Aotearoa New Zealand, commends the New Zealand Government for its leadership in our time of COVID-19 crisis. We agree that all New Zealanders must do what is necessary at this time [...]
New Zealand MPs legalise ‘end of life choice’ of euthanasia, but the public must vote
New Zealand has just taken a leap towards the final solution for people we can’t – or won’t – look after well. A decisive majority of MPs has approved the End of Life Choice Act, which will legalise assisted suicide if it is approved at a public referendum.
Identity politics insults us all
Who am I, really? Who defines me? Is it what I am or who I am that counts? What is ‘identity politics’ and how does it affect how I view myself – and others?
How Do Non-American Evangelicals Respond to the U.S.?
WEA’s Dr Brian Stiller provides a fresh evangelical perspective on USA evangelicals and the political views of many of them.
Christianity and Social & Moral Issues
Responding to feedback on Is the legalisation of cannabis racist?
I’ve received some great feedback from my last article, ‘Is the legalisation of cannabis racist?’ One reader in particular pushed back on my argument…
Is the legalisation of cannabis racist?
There is a common accusation from those who support the legalisation of cannabis that the illegality of cannabis causes disproportionate harm to ethnic minorities. Joseph Boden, a professor in the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago, Christchurch and who sits on the government’s Expert Panel on Cannabis asserts that “Prohibition is racist, it operates in a racist manner, and you see this everywhere and that’s one of the main reasons, to me, to get rid of it. It’s actually a tool for white people to oppress minorities.
Critiquing Chlöe on Cannabis
Recently on ZM’s Fletch, Vaughan & Megan morning show, Green MP Chlöe Swarbrick was interviewed about the upcoming cannabis legalisation referendum. Mark Maney sums up Chlöe’s arguments and provides a short response.