New Zealand's model for public religion

New Zealand’s model for public religion

Monday, June 10th, 2019

After the response to the Christchurch murders, many Australians have looked more attentively to New Zealand for wisdom.

Maori religious culture provides a way of exercising public religion.

Public events include traditional Maori blessings, in which all are expected to join. Read more

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News category: New Zealand, News Shorts.

Tags: Maori culture, Religious diversity, Secularism

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