Christianity and politics

Date: 1840 - 1849

By: Park, Graham Stuart, 1947-

Reference: MapColl-832.11gbbd/[ca.184-]/Acc.34986

Description: Plan of Wesleyan Mission claim 27237, adjoining Kemp's claim, Ara hoia, Kaeo and Mangaiti Rivers, Northland Quantity: 1 map(s). Physical Description: Photocopy of copy, scale indeterminable, 18 x 19.5 cm

Date: 4 December 1991 - 04 Dec 1991

From: Labour Movement Oral History Project

By: Robinson, Henry, 1923-2002

Reference: OHInt-0056/27

Description: Henry Robinson born Devonport, Auckland. Outlines family background - father a soldier in British Imperial Army (1894-1906). Recalls stories told by father of his time in Africa, India, Burma. Mother came to New Zealand on the S S Ionic in 1911. Recalls being conscripted into New Zealand Army in 1942 and leaving Army in 1943 to be manpowered to Mason Brothers, Auckland - called up again to Royal Air Force. Backgrounds his involvement with the New Zealand Labour Party. Recalls becoming involved in Trade Union activities - Vice President of Boilermakers Union. Talks about involvement in the 1951 Lockout. Comments on other interests which include: photography; soccer; YMCA and Knox Presbyterian Church where he is presently session clerk. Talks about his Christianity and Trade Union activities. Mentions Rev Gordon Chambers and Rev Bruce Paterson. Venue - Auckland Interviewer(s) - Robert Paton Venue - Parnell, Auckland Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-004925-004926 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1 interview(s). 1.30 Hours and minutes Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete AB-0924.

Date: 8 Apr 1994 - 08 Apr 1994

By: Allen, Penny, active 1993-1996; Smith, Neil Gibson, 1921-2002

Reference: OHColl-0303/1

Description: Neil Gibson Smith born Manaia, Taranaki 1921. Describes family background and various influences on his thinking - father, James Douglas Smith, was a Presbyterian Minister, hence family move to Dunedin 1927 and in 1938 to Mt Eden, Auckland. Recalls father being a strong supporter of the Labour Party and refers to influence of Dr Rutherford Wadell. Recalls family and social life being centred on the church and Christianity being the basis for morality, justice tempered by love and charity, and life a matter of service to glorify God and do his work - these were the values and philosophies family lived by. Recalls being at University in Auckland when World War II broke out and describes his feelings about this event, the tensions and conflicts involved in reconciling the social gospel of his background, with taking part in modern war. Recalls beginning to question the christianity of his upbringing. Talks about peers who were more actively concerned with political issues and the challenges of socialism and communism. Refers to the influence of history lecturer, Willis Airey, a committed socialist. Became active in the Christian Pacifist Society which was centred on the strongly pacifist, Rev. Ormond Burton. Recalls studying the efficacy on non-violent resistance and talks about the value of a minority standing out and keeping alive the idea of an alternative to military force. Recalls being called for service and refusing to take the oath of allegiance. Describes his appeal in some length, attitudes of Appeal Board, being sentenced by Magistrates' Court to detention as a military defaulter and in March/April 1942 being sent to Strathmore Camp. Mentions his father's toleration and support. Describes briefly the work of the various camps. Recalls realising how sheltered life had been and explains how gradually and through a difficult process his philosophy changed from christian pacifist to humanist / agnostic and notes that rejection of the christian dogma did not mean the collapse of his values and moral life. Describes life after release in 1946 which included work on a poultry farm in Mt Roskill, Auckland, farm work, travel overseas in 1950, further education and career in social work. Accompanying material - Curriculum vitae for Neil Gibson Smith and notes from Penny Allen re Certificate in Archives Management 1993/1994 Interviewer(s) - Penny Allen Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-011141, 011142 Quantity: 2 C60 cassette(s). 1 printed abstract(s). 1. 2 Hours Duration. Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-3894.

Date: 19 Sep 2006 - 17 Nov 2006

From: St Andrew's on The Terrace oral history project

By: Murray, John Stewart (Very Rev), 1929-

Reference: OHInt-0826-11

Description: Interview with John Stewart Murray, born 1929 in Dunedin. Discusses his family background, Presbyterian upbringing, and his father's South Dunedin medical practice during the Depression. Talks about studying at Otago University and the broadening influence of the Student Christian Movement. Comments on studying theology at Westminster College, Cambridge, and taking a graduate course on ecumenical studies at Geneva, then returning to New Zealand and being ordained. Talks about his first parish in Taihape, the New Life Movement, and leading an anti-apartheid, anti-All Black tour campaign there in 1960-1961. Discusses moving to Victoria University in 1962 to set up an ecumenical chaplaincy, and mentions student activism of the period. Describes his move to Knox Church, Christchurch, a large congregation where he was able to become involved in social issues and was also involved with the National Council of Churches. Talks about his move to St Andrew's in Wellington which was then contemplating closing because of the dwindling congregation, and negotiating to be first a minister to the city and second minister to the parish. Describes actions he took to open the Church up to the city, and changing the name of the church to St Andrew's on the Terrace - removing the word Presbyterian because he regarded it as an ecumenical church. Discusses pastoral work, the role of music in worship and the St Andrew's Music Trust. Comments on the St Andrew's Trust for the Study of Religion and Society and the Lloyd Geering lecture series. Refers to the honorary associate ministers, Hugh Templeton as session clerk, and the increase in the congregation since the 1970s. Mentions being convenor of the Public Questions Committee of the Assembly of the Presbyterian Church. Discusses political and social issues he was involved with including the 1981 Springbok tour, anti-apartheid movement, race relations, legislation on contraception, sterilisation and abortion, homosexuality and the church, nuclear and pacifist issues, and Amnesty International. Refers to being Moderator of the Wellington Presbytery 1983-1985 and Moderator of the General Assembly 1990-1991. Discusses leaving St Andrew's in 1993 and his ministry and other activities on the Kapiti Coast since retiring. Comments on the challenges facing St Andrew's in the next 20 years and the role of a Minister in the City. Interviewer(s) - Ann Barrie Accompanying material - transcript of first four minutes of tape 4, side 1; brochure St Andrews on the Terrace; photocopy of articles: "Stations of the Cross: Jesus on an oil drum" by John Murray (Harvest Field, May 1987), "Still surprised he was chosen as Moderator" by Marion Morris (Hawke's Bay Herald-Tribune, 8 May 1991). Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-015748 - OHC-015753 Quantity: 1 printed abstract(s). 1 Electronic document(s) (abstract). 6 C60 cassette(s). 1 interview(s) over 2 days. Physical Description: Textual file - Microsoft word Finding Aids: Abstract Available - abstracting complete OHA-5635, OHDL-001345. Photocopies of nine B&W photographs of John Murray

Date: [1993]

From: Easton, Brian Henry, 1943-: Cartoons and papers from the collection of Brian Easton

By: Scott, Thomas Joseph, 1947-

Reference: C-181-020

Description: A priest gives a sermon with Jim Bolger in the congregation. Refers to criticism by church leaders of the government's social policy. The Library holds two copies of this original work, at H-052-002 and at A-299-057. Inscriptions: Recto - bottom right - Tom Scott [in marker pen] Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black marker pen on paper, 420 x 595 mm

Date: [1967], 1972

From: Roth, Herbert Otto, 1917-1994: Collected papers, personal papers, photographs and ephemera

By: Church of Scientology of New Zealand; Listener (Periodical)

Reference: Eph-B-ROTH-Religion

Description: Includes: The Hubbard Scientology Organisation in New Zealand. 'What Is Scientology?' Leaflet [1967]. 1972: Jesus Festival Committee. 'Jesus Festival news No. 3', October 1972. newsletter. The Listener.'A Christian Revolutionary', 13 November 1972. Newspaper clipping. Undated: Children of God. 'The Room'. Leaflet. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript cyclostyled and offset print material, sizes varying up to 330 x 220 mm.

Date: [1989-1999]

From: van Rotterdam, Peter, fl 2003 : Papers

Reference: 2003-104-24

Description: Brochures relating to Christian activities and youth holiday camps; Christian Heritage Party convention (1993); inward letter; 1999 list of party spokespersons and minutes for meeting, regional Western North Island (25 Feb 1998) Other Titles - Christian Heritage Party of New Zealand, convention 1993, Living Springs, Canterbury Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1976-1985

From: Marshall, Sir John, 1912-1988: Further papers

Reference: 98-116-02/02

Description: Papers consist mainly of speeches, correspondence and interview notes. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescripts and printed matter

Date: 1981 - 1985

From: Spoonley, Paul 1954- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4442-47

Description: Contains several copies of 'Voice of the Martyrs', a newsletter published by "Jesus to the Communist World', an newspaper advert concerning the 1987 elections sponsored by 'The Jesus Living Word Foundation' and a 1981 financial statement for 'Jesus to the Communist World'. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1985

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[36 original political cartoons, drawn for the New Zealand Listener. 1984-1990; and two photocopies].

Reference: C-128-030

Description: Angry opposition members slam the pro-homosexual law reform lobby with a giant crucifix (Christian opposition views). Some of these cartoons may have been displayed in an exhibition curated by Roger Smith for the Hawkes Bay Cultural Trust about 1990-1992 (or about 1986). Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink and letratone. 450 x 640 mm

Date: 1960-1991

By: Spoonley, Paul, 1954-

Reference: MS-Papers-4442

Description: The papers relate to right and extreme right wing groups in New Zealand. They also include material on similar Australian groups and people. The papers comprise magazine and newspaper articles, pamphlets and periodicals issued by the groups, papers and Spoonley's notes. Source of title - supplied title Paul Spoonley is senior lecturer in Sociology at Massey University and has written many papers and books on the right wing in New Zealand and on racism and ethnicity. Quantity: 0.50 Linear Metres. Physical Description: Holograph, typescript and printed matter (some photocopies) Transfers: To Serials Collection - O.W.L. Information bulletin Issue No 6, Nov 1987.

Date: 1993

From: Scott, Thomas 1947- :Cartoons entered in the 1993 Qantas Media Awards

Reference: A-299-057

Description: Shows a priest giving a sermon with Jim Bolger in the congregation. Refers to criticism by church leaders of the government's social policy. Another copy at H-052-002; original held at C-181-020 Quantity: 1 photocopy/ies.

Date: 1982 - 1990

From: Spoonley, Paul 1954- : Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-4442-12

Description: Contains material on a number of conservative and right wing christian groups and on these groups generally. Includes material on the Christian Heritage Party and on various of these groups responses to the Homosexual Law Reform Bill. Quantity: 1 folder(s).

Date: 1993

From: Scott, Tom, 1947- :The Evening Post cartoons. 1 - 26 February 1993

Reference: H-052-002

Description: Shows a priest giving a sermon with Jim Bolger in the congregation. Refers to criticism by church leaders of the government's social policy Original held at C-181-020. Another copy held at A-299-057. Quantity: 1 cartoon bromide(s). Physical Description: Bromide photograph

Date: 2006

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0030612

Description: Two frames depicts a Brethren man putting down the telephone and telling his wife that the caller was the National Party 'encouraging our church to ...contribute to National's campaign at the next election". In the next frame, the caller is revealed as Prime Minister Helen Clark. Title supplied by librarian Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1998

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[16 original political and social cartoons drawn for Metro magazine from July 1997 to December 1998 and one pencil sketch]

Reference: B-202-006

Description: Shows politician the Reverend Ann Batten offering a large plate of scones. She wears a cross on her lapel. Behind her in a doorway, villains Jenny Shipley and Richard Prebble, marvel predator-fashion at her naivety. Jenny Shipley weras a metal-studded suit, and the both grasp broken-off bottles by the neck, as a means of attack. Ann Batten left the New Zealand First party during a schism in 1998; she later joined the Mauri Pacific party. The verso shows a preliminary drawing for the cartoon at A-129-062. Inscriptions: Recto - top right - 62 Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Ink, gouache and coloured pencil, on sheet 297 x 420 mm.

Date: 2007

From: Ekers, Paul, 1961-:[Digital cartoons published in the New Zealand Herald and other publications]

Reference: DCDL-0004040

Description: Shows two images that herald springtime; the first shows a godwit and the second shows Bishop Brian Tamaki and Richard Lewis of the Destiny Church and ex United Future MP, Gordon Copeland. The second refers to the botched attempt to create a new Christian party with Lewis and Copeland as co-leaders. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2007

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0004003

Description: Gordon Copeland makes a speech announcing the leadership of the new Christian Party. He is to be the Father, Richard Lewis the Son and Bishop Brian Tamaki the Holy Ghost. Refers to the propsed new pan Christian Party to be co-led by himself and Richard Lewis. As it happened Gordon Copeland was left out of the loop when Brian Tamaki announced that Richard Lewis would be a co-leader with the result that Gordon Copeland has said that he will not accept Richard Lewis as co-leader. Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 2005

From: Scott, Thomas, 1947- :[Digital cartoons published in the Dominion Post]

Reference: DCDL-0000178

Description: The scene shows a little bald saint reading the 'Earth Log' to God. The section he is reading is about the Exclusive Brethren spreading political smears and saying they are doing God's work. God throws up his hands and rears back in dismay saying that like Don Brash He spoke to them only once and made no promises so to keep Him out of this. Relates to the scandal of the Brethren giving both financial and practical support to the National Party in the belief that they were doing God's will. Other Titles - "Keep me out of this. Like Don Brash I only spoke to them once. Made no promises..." Extended Title - Exclusive Brethren Quantity: 1 digital cartoon(s).

Date: 1985

From: Hodgson, Trace, 1958- :[36 original political cartoons, drawn for the New Zealand Listener. 1984-1990; and two photocopies].

Reference: C-128-033

Description: Comment on the Church-going opposition to the homosexual Law Reform Bill. Shows two panels. A short-back-and-sides man prepares for church helped by his wife. When he turns around we see that it is Adolf Hilter. Some of these cartoons may have been displayed in an exhibition curated by Roger Smith for the Hawkes Bay Cultural Trust about 1990-1992 (or about 1986). Extended Title - 'Don't forget your cross, dear....There we are...' Quantity: 1 original cartoon(s). Physical Description: Black ink, felt tip and lectratone. 415 x 640 mm