Posts Tagged ‘Religious beliefs’

Vodou isn’t about sticking pins in dolls

Monday, May 15th, 2023

Liam Richard-Howes, a resident of Palmerston North initially aspired to become a Catholic priest. However, his journey has led him to what he says is often the misinterpreted Haitian Vodou faith, where he is now recognized as New Zealand’s highest-ranking priest. He says that, contrary to popular belief,  Vodou doesn’t involve sticking pins in dolls Read more

Religious beliefs must be open to scrutiny and, sometimes, to ridicule

Monday, February 20th, 2023

The Government’s proposed speech-banning legislation was highly problematic, so it is welcome news that it has been dropped. But the Government has not had the good sense to dump it completely. There are worrying signs that the muddle might yet be disinterred and a resurrection attempt made. The Greens have expressed disappointment, and the matter Read more