Pray for an inclusive ritual

Allan Davidson, NZ church historian at the University of Auckland School of Theology, has an interesting piece in the NZ Herald on the history of the opening prayer in parliament - a topic that forms part of the wider current discussion about the nature of New Zealand’s religious identity. See Allan Davidson: Pray for an inclusive ritual - 04 Jun 2007 - Religion and beliefs news - NZ Herald.

Related links include:

• MPs want prayer changes to reflect religious diversity - 01 Jun 2007 - Religion and beliefs news - NZ Herald
• MPs asked if they want to keep Parliament’s Christian prayer - 31 May 2007 - Religion and beliefs news - NZ Herald
• Human Rights Commission // News - The Statement on Religious Diversity - includes link to PDF booklet about the statement.
• Tamaki protests at no religion tag - Stuff.co.nz
• Protesters march on interfaith forum - Stuff.co.nz
• Religious studies would teach society’s diversity - Stuff.co.nz
• Vision Network of New Zealand - Does Religious Diversity Undermine Christian Faith?
• Greenflame » NZ Police launch Religious Diversity Book
• Greenflame » Change of position on religion in schools guidelines