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A joint statement by the national leaders of most New Zealand church denominations

September 23, 2020 No comments

We are sharing with you a very useful brief statement issued yesterday by the National Church Leaders of Aotearoa New Zealand, which is a gathering of the senior leaders of most of New Zealand’s church denominations. From across that wide denominational spectrum, the undersigned church leaders speak with one voice to urge New Zealanders to […] Read more

The End of Life Choice Act: a dangerous line New Zealand should not cross

September 18, 2020 No comments

Many New Zealanders like the idea of euthanasia as an option for those terminally ill, and assume the End of Life Choice Act must be okay. But here’s a dozen very serious reasons why the End of Life Choice Act is so wrong and dangerous for New Zealand, and why we need to vote AGAINST it. Read more

Responding to feedback on Is the legalisation of cannabis racist?

July 20, 2020 No comments

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... Read more

Is the legalisation of cannabis racist?

July 13, 2020 No comments

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 actu... Read more

Critiquing Chlöe on Cannabis

July 08, 2020 No comments

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. Read more

An International Perspective on U.S. Christians & Politics

June 11, 2020 No comments

From an outsider’s perspective, the heightened partisan divide in America is disturbing. Some will dismiss this as an American issue and not the business of those beyond its borders. However, we live in a global village; when Americans sneeze, the rest of the world catches a cold! Read more

A Canadian’s Reflections on Racial Injustice

June 09, 2020 No comments

Like many of you, I have been following circumstances in the United States surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd, a black man, by a police officer. Because of these events, I feel compelled to address this issue. This issue of racism and racial injustice is something that I think each one of us should care deeply about. - Mark Maney Read more

Blogs

Recent Posts

A joint statement by the national leaders of most New Zealand church denominations

The End of Life Choice Act: a dangerous line New Zealand should not cross

Responding to feedback on Is the legalisation of cannabis racist?

Is the legalisation of cannabis racist?

Critiquing Chlöe on Cannabis

An International Perspective on U.S. Christians & Politics

A Canadian’s Reflections on Racial Injustice

Racism, police brutality, American politics, President Trump, MAGA caps, Christianity – and Aotearoa

WEA Joins National Association of Evangelicals in Lamenting Racial Injustice, Calling for Prayer amid Recent Turmoil

When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place

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