For the first time in 41 years, Christchurch’s largest mosque cannot afford to pay its imam. Gamal Fouda, who became a public figure in the aftermath of the March 15, 2019, terrorist attack, is no longer a paid employee of Masjid An-Nur (Al Noor Mosque). The religious leader will continue in a voluntary role with Read more
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Religion hate speech crackdown promised
Thursday, September 24th, 2020
Labour leader Jacinda Ardern is promising to crack down on hate speech and restrict free speech if she can govern alone after the election. She promised to include religion under legislation that deals with hate speech and discrimination. “In a modern New Zealand, everyone would agree no one should be discriminated for their religion. “It Read more