Posts Tagged ‘Christian identity’

Advertising from Hell: how a pizza brand’s marketing reveals NZ’s shifting religious attitudes

Monday, September 23rd, 2024
advertising

Controversial advertising holds a mirror up to society. It can unite us in laughter or outrage, spark debates that shape our beliefs – and sometimes expose our political differences. But where do lines of acceptability or offensiveness get drawn? Earlier this year the New Zealand Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) announced the most complained about ads Read more

Apostolic Nuncio Rugambwa speaks of diminishing Christian identity

Thursday, July 15th, 2021
Catholic Diocese of Palmerston North

Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Novatus Rugambwa spoke out about his concerns regarding Christian identity and mission in today’s world at a recent Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Petone. The a diminution of the true identity of the Church and her mission, from which distorted or diluted efforts to evangelise can only bring about mediocrity Read more

Pope warns against seeking daily messages from Mary

Friday, June 12th, 2015

Pope Francis has warned against listening to the daily messages of seers as a way of renewing one’s Christian identity. Speaking during Mass at the Sancta Martha Guesthouse on June 9, the Pope’s words came only days after he said a ruling on the Medjugorje apparitions will be coming soon. On June 9, Francis preached Read more