Anjum Rahman: An Islamic perspective on child discipline
Physical violence as a form of discipline is standard for most cultures around the world. Many Muslim parents are in the habit of using physical punishment, sometimes of a severe nature. This is...
View ArticleMargaret Mayman: A Christian Perspective on the Child Discipline Referendum
In the second article in our series on religious attitudes to child discipline, Rev Dr Margaret Mayman explains why she strongly supports a YES vote. – Two years ago, our congregation, St Andrew’s on...
View ArticleBishop Richard Randerson: Too precious to damage
The cards are stacked! The shape of the question in the Smacking Referendum makes sure of that. “Should a smack as part of good parental correction be a criminal offence in New Zealand?” It’s rather...
View ArticleRabbi Johanna Hershenson: Our legacy is the example we set for our children
Like many other religions rooted in nationhood, Judaism is not simply a treasure trove of ritual holidays and life cycle events. Judaism is a way of life. Our sacred texts inform our way of being in...
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Caritas backs a YES vote
Catholic aid agency Caritas Aotearoa NZ is backing a “Yes” vote in the upcoming smacking referendum, but acknowledges people could, in good conscience, vote either way. A citizens initiated referendum...
View ArticleRev Tom Innes: Decriminalising violence does not sit with Christian theology
On a Hiding to Nothing Today (3 August) I received two pieces of mail in the post. The first was Build Magazine. The second was my voting paper for the so-called “so-called ‘anti-smacking’ law”. Seeing...
View ArticleHerald: Most mainstream churches back the YES Vote
The NZ Herald reports today that most mainstream churches back a YES vote. Some quotes: “The law isn’t perfect, but [the Catholic Church is] reasonably satisfied with the compromise.” The heads of the...
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