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Orwell and Religion

Orwell and Religion

James Bradshaw mercatornet.com James Bradshaw works for an international consulting firm based in Dublin, and has a background in journalism and public policy. Outside of work, he writes for a number of publications, on topics including politics, history, culture, film and literature. This is the second half of the

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The Utter Destruction of the Myth That ‘They Are Us’

The Utter Destruction of the Myth That ‘They Are Us’

After Friday’s attack, words cannot describe the anger and despair felt by Sri Lankans across Aotearoa. Many, including my parents, moved here to escape violence. It’s sickening that a member of our own community chose to hurt innocent Kiwis. He’s one of us – but he’s not

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Sunday Sermon

Minister Matthew Johnston Riverbend Bible Church Hastings riverbend.org.nz United in Love, We Exist to Glorify God Christ-centred worship is the highest and greatest privilege that we can be involved in. We are a body of believers made up of different ages, backgrounds, ethnicities that are united through the

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 30 4 Who but God goes up to heaven and comes back down?    Who holds the wind in his fists? Who wraps up the oceans in his cloak?    Who has created the whole wide world? What is his name—and his son’s name?    Tell me if you know!

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 29 23 Pride ends in humiliation,    while humility brings honor. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 28 12 When the godly succeed, everyone is glad.    When the wicked take charge, people go into hiding. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 27 3 A stone is heavy and sand is weighty,    but the resentment caused by a fool is even heavier. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 26 9 A proverb in the mouth of a fool    is like a thorny branch brandished by a drunk. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 25 26 If the godly give in to the wicked,    it’s like polluting a fountain or muddying a spring. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 24 12 Don’t excuse yourself by saying, “Look, we didn’t know.”    For God understands all hearts, and he sees you. He who guards your soul knows you knew.    He will repay all people as their actions deserve. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing

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Sunday Sermon

Jason Winslade Minister at Redemption Church Christchurch Redemption Church Christchurch Redemption Church Christchurch is an independent, non-denominational fellowship of believers that is locally governed by the Holy Spirit through the two main offices of local church leadership which God prescribes in His Word: elders and deacons. Our Worship Service is

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 22 8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,    and their reign of terror will come to an end. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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Move Tamaki to Springhill, Let Pilgrims Protest in a Field

Move Tamaki to Springhill, Let Pilgrims Protest in a Field

David Seymour ACT Leader Brian Tamaki should be held at Springhill Prison, which is in a large field, so his protestors stop disturbing my constituents in their homes. I visited the site yesterday, Hannah Tamaki told me it was all under control, but admitted she is only present for a

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The BFD Daily Proverb
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The BFD Daily Proverb

Proverbs 22 8 Those who plant injustice will harvest disaster,    and their reign of terror will come to an end. If you enjoyed this BFD daily proverb please consider sharing it with your friends.

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Open Letter Regarding Brian Tamaki’s Arrest

Open Letter Regarding Brian Tamaki’s Arrest

Bruwer Vroon, Grace Church, Gisborne Andrew MacPherson, Grace Presbyterian Church, Tauranga Logan Hagoort, Covenant Church, Manurewa Paul Henry, Grace Church, Rotorua Ian Goodman, South City Reformed Baptist Church, Auckland Dear New Zealand It is no secret there is much of Brian Tamaki’s theology and Christian practice that we would

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