Why More Māori Are Rejecting Christianity

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Uploaded 18-03-25

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Māori atheism is on the rise, but it's more than just disbelief—it’s tied to colonial resistance. A new study shows how Māori atheists frame rejecting Christianity as a political act. Atheism isn’t just Western—it’s global.

Production Team:
Producers: Andrew Henry; Andrew Aghapour
Writer: Kira Kieffer
Consultants: Sara Rahmani; Peter Adds
Editor: Mark Henry

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This video was made possible through the support
of Grant 61928 from the John Templeton Foundation
managed by The Queen’s University of Belfast. The
opinions expressed in this publication are those of
the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views
of the John Templeton Foundation or The Queen’s
University of Belfast.

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