December 14, 2005

spirituality and aotearoa new zealand

Just been phone interviewed by the NZ Herald on the general topic of spirituality in New Zealand;
are we more or less spiritual as a society? is going to a Crusaders rugby game a "spiritual moment"? is modern spirituality just pampering? what does this mean for churches
The article is due out New Years Eve, so it might be worth keeping an eye out for.

Posted by steve at December 14, 2005 03:09 PM
Comments

Depends on what you mean by "spiritual" moment. I guess it would be if I went and then watched the Hurricanes beat them at Lancaster Park (sorry, Jade Stadium) :-)

That'd come pretty close to an ecstatic moment - The divine touching Earth.

Posted by: Stephen Garner at December 14, 2005 05:01 PM

That would be almost as rare and miraculous as the virgin bith.

Posted by: steve at December 14, 2005 05:08 PM

Come on. It's the 'Canes we're talking about here, not the Chiefs.

Posted by: Stephen at December 15, 2005 08:00 PM

AAAAAAAAArgh. Now that was a low blow Stephen! The "Chiefs" are dearest to God's heart ;-)

Posted by: Paul Fromont at December 16, 2005 09:25 AM

Do you think the meek will inherit the Ranfurly Shield?

That'd be terrible! It'd put Auckland out of contention for all eternity.

Posted by: Craig at December 16, 2005 01:13 PM