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Articles in the Peace & Violence Category

Darkness lurks in NZs soul

By Charlene | 2 July, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Peace & Violence |

Titled, “Darkness lurks in NZs soul” Michael Laws commented recently on the a United Nations report on cannabis use, “Along with our propensity for binge drinking, anti-depressants and child …

Behind the Referendum.

By Jolyon | 2 July, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Peace & Violence |

I am concerned that behind the scenes of this referendum is a set of religious convictions.  There may be those who believe they have a biblical mandate to discipline their …

Smacking is back!

By Jolyon | 28 April, 2009 | 1 Comment | Posted in Criminal Justice, Peace & Violence |

In August of this year there will be a postal referendum, a public poll, on the question Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence …

Sleepwalking through ANZAC

By Jolyon | 28 April, 2009 | 4 Comments | Posted in Peace & Violence |

A thought provoking sermon from the Rev’d Sande Ramage
St Peters Anglican Church, Sunday 26 April 2009

Rituals at dawn always evoke an air of mystery, as though we are poised on …

Israel: Conscientious objector Neta Mishli sentenced to 20 days imprisonment

By Jolyon | 27 April, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Peace & Violence |

srael: Conscientious objector Neta Mishli sentenced to 20 days imprisonment

War Resisters’ International, London, 24 April 2009

Neta Mishli, 18, from Tel-Aviv, a signatory of the 2008 high school seniors refusal letter, …

Apostle for Peace returns to New Zealand for Easter

By Jolyon | 23 March, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Church, Justice groups, Peace & Violence |

Canon Paul Oestreicher will be preaching at St Matthew-in-the-City at Good Friday and Easter morning services. Archdeacon Glynn Cardy is deeply honoured to welcome this remarkable “Apostle for Peace and …

Positive Contribution

By Jolyon | 27 February, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Peace & Violence |

Each month the race relations commission puts out a news letter acknowledging various positive contributions to race relations and cultural diversity. It is so easy, …

Jesus and Justice Always Kiss: A Plea to Youth Pastors Making Out with Empire

By Jolyon | 25 February, 2009 | No Comments | Posted in Action, Mission, Peace & Violence |

As our Peace Tree Community has started to experience, instead of Christians going door knocking, people will start to knock on our door and ask “Why?”

Why do you let homeless …