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Decision time & mandates
Whatever the decisions, it is important we respect one another, care for everyone, and strenuously guard our unity. Churches must also do everything they can to keep people safe.
“Original sin”: the doctrine that allows none of us to feel morally superior to anyone else
There is a lot of push back today against the doctrine of “original sin”. Some question whether the Bible teaches it, others question whether it is fair that someone pay the consequences for someone else’s sin.
Challenging Choices
As in wider society, there is significant anxiety among many Christians. o all Christians we say: love and honour one another, listen to one another, show the fruit of the Spirit, and whatever your views on lesser matters always keep Christ at the centre.
A Christian Code of Mutual Respect: Covid edition
A reminder to all that we are called to live in unity – to love our brother as we love ourselves. To respect one another’s views, consciences, and choices made.
New Zealand churches and the new Covid Protection Framework
We set out our take on the new rules as they apply to churches, and also suggest some options for how churches may gather. These are far from easy times, but we are confident that with God’s guidance we can find our way through.
Many issues, many views – and ONE Lord, ONE Body
In the last week or so we have become aware of many Christians writing on the matters we have been discussing regarding church and vaccination status. Here are some of them…
Christian churches and Covid lockdowns, the jab, and vaccination certificates
As in society at large, Christian people and churches hold a wide range of views on all sorts of things, including some of the current issues around Covid and vaccinations. But here’s our take on what the majority of Christians and churches think in these matters…
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...
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
Submission guide: Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill
A simple guide with links to walk you through making a submission on the Conversion Practices Prohibition Legislation Bill, which closes WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 2021
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?
We strive to post articles that are either written by kiwis or are framed to our local and cultural context, and are faithful to biblical Christianity.