Gibson Talk.

Wednesday April 15th, 2026

Gibson Talk Series 3, 2026
Speaker: Dr Graham Redding, University of Otago.
Topic: Religious violence and religious nationalism in a fragmenting
world.
When: Wednesday April 15, 2026 at 7pm
Where: Mornington Methodist Church (corner of Galloway and Whitby Streets).
Admission: $5 or other koha. All welcome.
In a time of growing division and conflict, religion is often seen as both a cause of violence and a source of hope. This talk will explore the myths of a just war and examine how religion can both fuel and resist violence.