Ken Perrott • Aug 12, 2012 •
All parents are concerned when they send their children out into the world. We all hope that our schools, and other places our children go, are going to be safe. We are rightfully shocked when we find adults entrusted with … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Jul 23, 2012 •
The organisations providing religious instruction in public schools have become quite defensive in their reaction the comments from concerned parents in the media. Simon Greening, current Churches Education Commission Chief Executive claims their purpose is not missionary. They don’t wish … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Jul 10, 2012 •
As is public education in New Zealand – by law. But some people are unhappy with this fact. They attempt to argue that values need religious belief – that you can’t be good without a god. And they work hard … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Jun 05, 2012 •
Daniel Dennett calls it the “last big fib.*” The claim that religion and human morality are intimately entwined – that you can’t be good without god. That does seem to be a widely held misconception, or should I say widely … Continue reading → … Read More
Ken Perrott • Sep 07, 2011 •
Recently, I have been debating with some of the theologically inclined the question of religious privilege in a secular society and the funding of private religious schools. Coincidentally I came across an internet post which illustrates one of the problems … Continue reading → … Read More