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Why More Māori Are Rejecting Christianity

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March 18, 2025

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Atheism series

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.

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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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