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Ross' Ramblings: Religions and Cults I Have Never Joined Part 2 by Ross Liggins - Coromind Issue 47, 2026

Nov 4, 2026 · 9 min · 6 segments

**In Part 2 of *Religions and Cults I Have Never Joined*, Ross Liggins reflects on friends drawn to spiritual movements, his encounters with organised religion, and the role of Christianity in Pacific…

**In Part 2 of *Religions and Cults I Have Never Joined*, Ross Liggins reflects on friends drawn to spiritual movements, his encounters with organised religion, and the role of Christianity in Pacific communities. With humour and curiosity, he considers belief, leadership and the freedom to question—and why he prefers to keep his own mind and spirit open.** www.coromind.nz

**In Part 2 of *Religions and Cults I Have Never Joined*, Ross Liggins reflects on friends drawn to spiritual movements, his encounters with organised religion, and the role of Christianity in Pacific…

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