http://www.justice.net.nz Comminucating, educating and developing for justice spirituality Mon, 06 Oct 2008 10:44:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I never expected New Zealand to be an oil exporter. But we are. Crude oil is now one of our most valuable exports -at least by a capitalist definition. Currently, cude oil is our third most valueable export when ranked by market value - just behind dairy (1st) and meat products (2nd). I've been trying ... http://www.justice.net.nz/news/not-so-clean-and-green-afterall/ Bottled water is more expensive that petrol. Isn't that weird? http://www.justice.net.nz/economics/petrol-is-cheap/ Greetings, On Saturday 4 October, we are holding a pre-election forum at Ramsey House, 8 Kelburn Parade. We have asked a series of people to talk for a few minutes on what, as Christians, will be driving their votes at the 2008 General Election. Hopefully, the contributors represent a good spectrum of opinion ... http://www.justice.net.nz/politics/election-2008-whats-driving-christian-voters-wgtn/ Man, this stuff is so cool. Imagine whole areas of cities being blocked to traffic on weekend days, and people just getting out, riding bikes, running, skating, picnicking, taking dance classes, kids playing, and just enjoying being outside, watching people, chatting to strangers.It might not seem like this sort of ... http://www.justice.net.nz/health-care/street-party/ I just heard a great presentation on "Capitalism, Social Justice, and Desire" - covering off a Biblical view on these issues.  The guy who gives it is called Paul Williams. There are some other useful resources on the page that may also be of interest. Here's the link:  http://www2.regent-college.edu/marketplace/audio.html Lots of interesting ... http://www.justice.net.nz/economics/capitalism-social-justice-and-desire/ One thing I'm wondering is why, even when we know heaps, is action always so slow to follow? Why, when we know that money and more material stuff doesn't bring happiness, do we continue to spend and consume like always? Why, when we know that earning more money won't make us ... http://www.justice.net.nz/community-development/why/ Now that people are paying increasing attention to social and environmental issues surrounding products, ethics seem to be part of the spin of every company. “Hello, is your company socially responsible?” “Thank you for asking” “Well yes... um... and..?” “Well, our primary objective is to eliminate poverty and pollution worldwide. We are single ... http://www.justice.net.nz/action/product-questioning/ A public screening of a new documentary 'For The Bible Tells Me So' followed by a panel discussion on the division in churches over homosexuality and the impact on families in Aotearoa Dr Mark Henrickson Lavender Islands study of lesbian, gay and bisexual New Zealanders Elizabeth Kerekere Out There! Queer Youth Development ... http://www.justice.net.nz/sexuality/for-the-bible-tells-me-so-screening/ www.jeffsimmonds.org/ http://www.justice.net.nz/peace-violence/swords-to-ploughshares-close-to-home-free-mp3/ This paragraph from the Transition Towns Handbook rang really true for me and got me thinking... "It is one thing to campaign against climate change and quite another to paint a compelling and engaging vision of a post-carbon world in such a way as to enthuse others to embark on a ... http://www.justice.net.nz/climate-change/seedy-hotels/