Articles in ‘Religion’

Roommate Marriages and the Rectangle

elocal magazine • Religion • 6 Jan 2026

by Biblical Man

Hit the heart. · SHARE this. · This is a follow-up to this morning’s confession. · Thank you for the prayers. · Thank you for the messages. · The comments. · The DMs. · The emails. · The last year was brutal in ways I won’t even try to dress up. · And this new year has already brought fresh pressure. · There have been nights lately where it’s all I can do just to type. · Not because I’m “busy.” · Because I’m tired. · Because I’m carrying more…

Christians, Matariki, and the First Commandment

Matariki and Christian Faith

elocal magazine • Religion • 1 Jun 2024

Since 2022, the traditional Māori festival of Matariki has been marked by a new public holiday. · There are many aspects to this time of the year which can be welcomed by Christians, and by people of any or no faith: a long weekend, an acknowledgement of the traditional Māori New Year, a recognition of the importance of Māori culture in Aotearoa New Zealand, some stargazing, gatherings and kai, the remembrance of those who have died, gratitude…

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