We’re confused about marriage. We want ceremonies with vows “till death parts us”, yet every year half as many divorce as marry. How do you picture “marriage”? Weddings, like Hollywood productions, present the dream of perfect couples, it’s all about love and fulfilment. But that Hollywood self-fulfilment picture of marriage isn’t true.
Marriage & Family
“Marriage, the family unit, was the original Department of Health, Education and Welfare.” – Michael Novak
Marriage – Why it matters, where it’s heading and what we need to do
Healthy marriages are a foundation for strong families and strong communities.
Condom cards for 13-year olds? Come on New Zealand
Stuff.co.nz reported last week that children as young as 13 are being issued with 12-trip passes to safer sex, in an effort to drive down abortions and teenage pregnancies.
NZ Marriage Week site launched
MEDIA RELEASE NZ Christian Network is pleased to announce the launch of the NZ Marriage Week website. In announcing the launch, NZCN National Director Glyn Carpenter said “It’s good that New Zealand can now join with other countries around the world where groups are...
Family Life – Keeping on top of things…
Andy spent the sunny afternoon of Father’s day clearing out the drains on our long driveway. As I worked alongside him It reminded me so clearly of the illustration I heard a few years ago in the Alpha Marriage course…
Freedom of belief needs to be respected
MEDIA RELEASE: With the amended marriage law coming into effect today, New Zealand Christian Network is asking MPs and others who advocated for the law change to respect the freedom of belief and conscience of those who hold different beliefs on this matter.