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Does prime minster Ardern pray? Comments 0

Thursday, July 19th, 2018

Does Jacinda Ardern talk to God? “No. But I have a real respect for people who have religion as a foundation in their lives, ” she told Pathos in a recently published interview. “And I respect people who don’t. I’m agnostic. “I don’t spend a lot of time trying to figure it out. “I do Read more

Tags: Agnostic, Gay, Jacinda Ardern, Prayer
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Hindu to Atheist to Agnostic to Anglican to Catholic to priest Comments 0

Monday, July 17th, 2017

A remarkable journey will reach a new stage on 15 July when Br Robert Krishna OP will be ordained a priest by Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP at St Benedict’s, Broadway. Br Robert’s journey began in Bangalore, India. Originally a Hindu, he became an atheist at the age of 10, and in his late teens considered Read more

Tags: Agnostic, Anglican, Atheist, Catholic, Hindu, Priest
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  • Jonathan Godfrey More sloppy reporting on the fees-free policy... Pity its opponents seem so set on ignoring that it applies to the entire tertiary sector, and means that those attending the Polytechs are getting a years free training instead of racking up the debt. Another problem with the teacher's claims is that...

    Teachers should have been top priority ·  November 30, 2018

  • Bernadette Avison When the priests, sing the Mass I cringe. Sorry but I doubt that Jesus when consecrating his body and blood sang. For me the priest when singing takes away something very precious and he becomes the main figure as in the lead actor in a stage performance. The focus for me is the elevation "This...

    Liturgical musicians should animate the assembly’s song, not replace it ·  November 27, 2018

  • Robert Carrucan Rugby is a religion in n.z ,as is AFL in Australia

    Professor says Kiwis have “had it” with traditional religions ·  November 26, 2018

  • Kieran Good point Chris. I am in full support of what you say about such representation. Their voice needs to be heard in conjunction with those in the Church who are in positions to make changes and call to accountability.

    New body established to facilitate Church’s response to Royal commission ·  November 9, 2018

  • David As a lay person who, in the past, was asked to help deal with abuse within the church, because there were no protocols established, I can tell you I think Chris McLoughen has a valid point. The church needs real reform to heal the abuse crisis. Catholics who have been spiritually hurt must have...

    New body established to facilitate Church’s response to Royal commission ·  November 9, 2018

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