New Zealand should have no state religion?

Reasons To Disagree

Much of a countries charachter, it's core values and culture are determined by the dominant religion. I hold no particular religious belief but I value the morality and values of my Christian heritage - whether we like it or not that is how this country was founded and the values on which it is shaped - there is much good and much to cherish in that. It is also important to note that the only country in the world that has tried to ban religion is China - a communist nation. Most other nations support their central religion quite proudly (France would be an exception - but they have at least not banned it as China tried to do.) As I said I am not religious but I belive the religion has an active role in protecting and defending the nations values and morality for the good of society in general. I support a Christian State religion - without compulsion.

NZ common law, promotion of equality and much of our tolarance comes from our christian background. We shouldn't apologise for this.

Reasons To Agree

Most people do not hold strong religious beliefs. Giving one group precedence is undemocratic. This does not mean that our social system should not reflect a Christian viewpoint.

To have a state religion is to put everybody who does not follow that religon in a secondary status. There is no place for this in a true democracy. The notion that religion is the foundation of morality is absurd. I need no religion to have a highly developed sense of morality that I adhere to in all that I do. New Zealand needs to have an offical position of respect and support for all beliefs, religious or not, that do not attempt to impose themselves on other people.

No rational person entertains any religion.