Christianity in New Zealand
NZCN oral submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Bill
Dr Stuart Lange presents his oral submission on behalf of NZ Christian Network to the Justice Select Committee. NZ Christian Network's submission was also highlighted on Radio New Zealand's Midday News on 15 September.
NZCN’s submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill
Dr Stuart Lange’s submission (on behalf of NZCN) and suggested additional clause for the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill currently before Parliament
Problems with the “Conversion Practices” Bill, and a suggestion
Dr Stuart Lange explains the problems with this Bill and suggests a highly necessary additional clause that would help address these issues.
A Christian response to suggested “Hate Speech” law changes, and some proposed re-wording
What is behind the proposed “hate speech” laws, and why do they matter?
“Hate speech” law: a slippery and dangerous proposal
As Christians, we absolutely oppose all violence and incitements to violence. But what is proposed goes far beyond incitements to violence, and also criminalises speech that is considered by some to be hateful or offensive.
“Freedom of religion”
Freedom to believe and practice religious faith is considered a basic human right. But it has not always been so.