Recent Articles

We reproduce the Charter of Compassion which was instigated by Karen Armstrong and had its New Zealand launch at the Ponsonby Mosque, Auckland, on Sunday 15 November 2009.

David Boulton seeks a religion that makes sense in the 21st century.

David describes the contributions to worship by members of the Mornington congregation.

This address, setting Wesley in the context of his time, was given as part of the Youth service at Mornington.

Paul has been controversial right from the start. Whether he is found to be appealing or appalling should depend on the facts.

In this article, first published in the Faith and Reason column of the ODT, Ian Harris explores the mindsets of Christian fundamentalism

Leah recounts the history of Methodist women and peace-making, and considers the impact of the Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies which has opened this year at the University of Otago.

Sue Bradford has been a terrier for the voice-less, a champion of politically unpopular causes, an irritator of the public conscience,

Social Justice is part and parcel of our Judaeo - Christian heritage

Starting with some examples of violence in the Hebrew Scriptures, Donald Phillipps makes some telling observations on the dangers of power