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faith and reason

OpinionJune 6

When is enough truly enough? Taking an economic approach to faith

The late Dutch economist Bob Goudzwaard’s work has valuable lessons for us all Chris Gousmett writes.
When is enough truly enough? Taking an economic approach to faith
When is enough truly enough? Taking an economic approach to faith
OpinionMay 23

Dare to know — begin: A new era dawns at the University of Otago

A university’s purpose is to delve deeply into the wisdom of all the world’s traditions, James Harding writes.
Dare to know — begin: A new era dawns at the University of Otago
Dare to know — begin: A new era dawns at the University of Otago
OpinionMay 2

The meaning of life can be found by those who come and follow

A gathering this Sunday proclaims an essential aspect of Christian faith Gabriel Chan writes.
The meaning of life can be found by those who come and follow
The meaning of life can be found by those who come and follow
OpinionApril 18

Intellectual humility is a godly virtue — insights from life and scripture

We have to be able to recognise when we are wrong and be prepared to change our mind, Lynne Taylor writes.
Intellectual humility is a godly virtue — insights from life and scripture
Intellectual humility is a godly virtue — insights from life and scripture
OpinionApril 4

Oaks of righteousness will have the strength to withstand prevailing tempests

We get buffeted and blown around by the storms of life, but oaks of righteousness have deep roots Stu Crosson writes.
Oaks of righteousness will have the strength to withstand prevailing tempests
Oaks of righteousness will have the strength to withstand prevailing tempests
OpinionMarch 14

A truth that we remain hell-bent on denying — violence begets violence

Last week I came across an address I gave in March 2004, exactly 20 years ago. In that address I reflected on the killing that week of the then leader of Hamas, Sheikh Ahmed Yassin.
A truth that we remain hell-bent on denying — violence begets violence
A truth that we remain hell-bent on denying — violence begets violence
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OpinionJanuary 4

Separating faith from reason limiting, unachievable

For many, faith and reason are like water and oil, useless if mixed and best kept separate if you want to avoid confusion and conflict.
Separating faith from reason limiting, unachievable
Separating faith from reason limiting, unachievable
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OpinionDecember 14

Ignore the demons of intolerance and prejudice

Ancient history can cast a new light on the problems of modern times, James E. Harding writes.
Ignore the demons of intolerance and prejudice
Ignore the demons of intolerance and prejudice
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OpinionNovember 30

When Advent brings heartsickness, carry your at-homeness in God with you

Advent is about hope, Jenny Beck writes.
When Advent brings heartsickness, carry your at-homeness in God with you
When Advent brings heartsickness, carry your at-homeness in God with you
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OpinionNovember 2

The kingdom of heaven is closer than you may think

God’s realm is close to ours, all the time,  Gabriel Chan writes.
The kingdom of heaven is closer than you may think
The kingdom of heaven is closer than you may think
OpinionOctober 19

God is with us ... but does He take sides in skirmishes and wars?

Graham Redding explores the question of whether God takes sides in military conflicts.
God is with us ... but does He take sides in skirmishes and wars?
God is with us ... but does He take sides in skirmishes and wars?
OpinionOctober 5

Christianity’s deeper politics will endure regardless of election outcome

Rev Ed Masters shares his visions of what life in New Zealand could be.
Christianity’s deeper politics will endure regardless of election outcome
Christianity’s deeper politics will endure regardless of election outcome
OpinionSeptember 14

The body, and the body politic, needs to function harmoniously

In politics, as in all else, we are all in this together Paul Trebilco writes.
The body, and the body politic, needs to function harmoniously
The body, and the body politic, needs to function harmoniously
OpinionAugust 31

Move to one side, let the real boss take charge

Jesus Christ knew who was in charge, Stu Crossan writes.
Move to one side, let the real boss take charge
Move to one side, let the real boss take charge
OpinionAugust 24

Wearing black on a Thursday — much more than a fashion statement

David Tombs describes the Thursdays in Black campaign and its church origins.
Wearing black on a Thursday — much more than a fashion statement
Wearing black on a Thursday — much more than a fashion statement
OpinionAugust 3

We can’t heal what we refuse to hold

Driving out darkness could be as simple as asking a question, Richard Dawson writes.
We can’t heal what we refuse to hold
We can’t heal what we refuse to hold
OpinionJuly 20

Comparisons with AI raise questions about the uniqueness of our brains

Is the human brain a learning machine, a complex information-processing device, or something else Andrew Shepherd asks.
Comparisons with AI raise questions about the uniqueness of our brains
Comparisons with AI raise questions about the uniqueness of our brains
OpinionJuly 6

Sects, cults and all that is really true

I find the existence of cults, especially formal cults of the Christian variety, to be a fascinatingly disturbing social phenomenon.
Sects, cults and all that is really true
Sects, cults and all that is really true
OpinionJune 22

Do not overlook the good things that are right there in front of you

Looking up inspired Lynne Taylor to look further.
Do not overlook the good things that are right there in front of you
Do not overlook the good things that are right there in front of you
OpinionJune 1

Otago sparked love of German and a life’s work

A life-long love of Germany was sparked by his University of Otago education so it is lamentable Otago may abandon teaching the language, Peter Matheson writes.
OpinionMay 18

That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known

In the lead-up to Sunday, May 14th, it would be hard to miss all of the advertisements for flowers, chocolates and spa treatments.
That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known
That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known
OpinionMay 18

That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known

In the lead-up to Sunday, May 14th, it would be hard to miss all of the advertisements for flowers, chocolates and spa treatments.
That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known
That the Bible compares God to a mother less well known
OpinionMay 4

God not a stranger on Easter Saturday

Being very lucky was also a lesson about God, writes Jenny Beck.
God not a stranger on Easter Saturday
God not a stranger on Easter Saturday
OpinionApril 20

How long is too long hanging on the phone?

I phone a prominent company with what appeared to me to be a relatively simple request. Twenty-five minutes later I have hung up, hot, bothered and angry.
How long is too long hanging on the phone?
How long is too long hanging on the phone?