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The parties to the High Court proceedings brought by former Gloriavale member John Ready against the community's leaders have reached a settlement agreemen
Gloriavale: Leadership denies breaching its duties to members, reveals remarkable insights into community
19 May, 2021 12:00 AM
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Residents of Gloriavale make food for the community. Photo / TVNZ
The infamous Gloriavale document where newcomers sign their lives over to the secretive religious sect has been revealed as a key part of a potentially-landmark legal action against the Christian community s leadership.
The original document, A Declaration of Commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Christian Church and Community at Gloriavale is a foundation piece of ongoing court action, it can now be revealed.
Ex-member John Ready, who was banished from Gloriavale more than three years ago, has launched a civil claim at the High Court.
Gloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sect
Residents of Gloriavale make food for the community. (Photo / TVNZ)
Gloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sect Wed, 19 May 2021, 12:15PM
The infamous Gloriavale document where newcomers sign their lives over to the secretive religious sect has been revealed as a key part of a potentially-landmark legal action against the Christian community s leadership.
The original document, A Declaration of Commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Christian Church and Community at Gloriavale is a foundation piece of ongoing court action, it can now be revealed.
Ex-member John Ready, who was banished from Gloriavale more than three years ago and who still has family members inside the remote West Coast community, has launched a civil claim at the High Court.
Gloriavale community buildings on the West Coast.
Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown
The High Court has recently allowed publication of certain documents relating to the case for the first time.
In a five-page position statement on behalf of The Christian Church Community Trust, its trustees and the other defendants, the public gets a rare glimpse into religious expectations and life at Gloriavale. Those that choose to live in the community agree to abide by certain aspects of religious doctrine including that they should obey the word of the Lord. This includes: not using contraception and gladly receiving all the children that God gives them; marriage being for life, with Christ having commanded that they must never be divorced; that family relationships should be fostered, that families should be able to live and work together and that parents have responsibility to bring up their children; the belief that all things should be held in common and those that have more should give to thos