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The bishop told children and adults the sexuality is passed on if the act is enjoyed.
Escape from Gloriavale: Ex member helps others flee
More than 30 people have left the isolated Christian community in the last year.
Mosque survivor's message of unity after meeting Trump
Taking one day at a time, Farid Ahmed said he felt a responsibility to be a changemaker.
SkyCity hotels to add climate change 'bible' to rooms
SkyCity will soon have a new kind of climate change bible in its top drawers.
Church to hold 4pm service for worshippers with hangovers
The only problem is that it will clash with the football now.
Editorial: Love will find a way
We say: Clergy are courageous to cross the line as celebrants for same-sex marriages.
New Baptist leader offers olive branch to rebel ministers
The threat of suspension has stopped Baptist ministers from marrying gay couples.
Rebel church ministers secretly stage gay weddings
Liberal church ministers are risking their jobs by marrying same-sex couples.
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She led a famed progressive church. Then she said she was harassed
New York Times: She was hailed as a rising star, until she was dismissed for speaking out.
Tamaki adviser: Give paedophiles death penalty
"It's hypocrisy people supporting voluntary euthanasia but not involuntary euthanasia."
Lost in translation: Dalai Lama's sexist comments 'a joke'
The Dalai Lama has apologised for inappropriate comment about potential female successors.
How Israel Folau's homophobic posts got Australians arguing about religion
New York Times: Religion isn't a welcome topic for most Aussies. Until it impacts sport.
Nat MP won't be drawn on Israel Folau debate
Nat MP: "It's not my role to judge whether God will accept them or not."
US Jewish group gives almost $1m to Christchurch mosque victims
Greater Pittsburgh donates almost $1m to Christchurch mosque victims and their families.
Pop star Troye Sivan says LGBTIQ+ community can move past Folau saga
Global pop star says Folau saga is a "shame" but LGBQT+ community is strong.
To Izzie, from Lizzie: Marvelly's open letter to Folau
COMMENT: Marvelly invites Folau to come down from his dais and talk with gay people.
'Back the heck right off': Tamaki applauds Maria Folau
'How dare anybody judge or demonise Maria for being a wife who stands by her husband.'
The Folaus, faith and freedom of speech: what we should all remember
EDITORIAL: The free speech debate - outrage on insult on abuse. Is that right?
Frank Ritchie: Worrying trend of extremism on all sides
COMMENT: Tolerance needs to replace increasing tribalism at our community table.
Hosking: Even as Tall Poppy Syndrome hits, Folau's case is far from over
Comment: I don't doubt he's genuine. I don't doubt he has the big picture in his heart.
Shocking reason school is no longer recognised as Catholic
A school is in conflict with the archdiocese after refusing orders to fire a gay teacher.
Pop stars inspire Gloriavale member to escape, pursue music career
Former Gloriavale member chases pop music career after clandestine listening on FM radio.
Facebook to remove Brian Tamaki's hate-speech post
Facebook has said it will be removing Brain Tamaki's sponsored post from the platform.
Hate speech: Brian Tamaki's attack on Muslims slammed
Tamaki says Islamic immigration out of control. Others say he has his facts wrong.
Her church was her world. Then her daughter said she was molested by a minister
New York Times: She expected support after reporting the minister. She ended up leaving.
Teuila Fuatai: Why I'm uncomfortable with parts of the Christian faith
COMMENT: Everyone has their own beliefs and rituals - and so they should.
Eid celebrations on Wednesday if new moon is sighted
More than 10,000 expected to gather at Eden Park in Auckland.
Rainbow community leader resigns after supporting Brian Tamaki
James Laverty's resignation was announced after he attended an event at Destiny Church.
Brian Tamaki's apology to rainbow community: 'I want to say sorry'
From now on, Brian Tamaki told church members, "we treat that community with respect."
Georgina Beyer - why I'm not going to Destiny's big gay out
Transgender former MP and mayor says: "I want to hear an apology."
Brian Tamaki invites gay community for date with Destiny
Destiny Church opens its doors to rainbow community - but who will walk through?
MP Alfred Ngaro says he will not start new Christian party
Ngaro's decision leaves Coalition New Zealand as the country's only faith-based party.