The recent Statement published by the Human Rights Commission and the Religious Diversity Centre on ‘Roles and Responsibilities of Religious Leaders in Aotearoa New Zealand’ has been published.
Oceania and Religions for Peace
Port Vila Call: Pacific Island Churches support
The Port Vila Call to endorse a Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. The call for a Treaty has been led by a number of Pacific island states, including Vanuatu, Tuvalu, Tonga, Fiji, Niue and Solomon Islands and the Pacific Council of Churches.
Understanding Spiritual Abuse
The University of Otago – Centre for Theology and Public Issues and Te Kupenga Catholic Theological College are co-hosting an online public lecture, “Understanding Spiritual Abuse” by Professor Lisa Oakley on Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Police investigating after intimidating letters sent to Hindu temples around New Zealand
Police are investigating after intimidating and threatening letters were sent to Hindu temples around the country last week, warning them that “idolatry is worse than carnage”.