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Lady Gaga and the Jesus complex
The biggest pop star in the world, she doesn't have fans so much as disciples. But has Lady Gaga's Jesus complex gone too far? asks Simon Hattenstone.
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<i>Nick Smith</i>: From love of charities, spare us
If there's one thing NZ has plenty of, it's charities - but should the churches be among them?
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Liberal bishop 'forced' to quit
The Pope has accepted the 'forced' resignation of a Queensland bishop condemned for his liberal views.
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Star takes barbs for Passion play
As people relaxed at Easter weekend, Michael Sheen endured incarceration in a police cell, slept rough up a mountain and was crucified, then resurrected in front of hundreds of onlookers.
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Research reveals link between religion, consumerism
A study by a New Zealand researcher has shown Christians are less likely to purchase a product if it is advertised in a materialistic or "showy" way.
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New-time religion
Can Easter be celebrated online instead of going to church? Aleks Krotoski ponders the effect the internet has had on religion.
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A time to imagine what might be
Easter story reminds us of the power of sacrifice and service for others