Welcome to the Interchurch Bioethics Council

Dr Iain McGilchrist 2026 presentation

Dr Iain McGilchrist presented the 2026 Boyle Lecture for the International Society for Science and Religion on ‘God, the human brain and the nature of truth’. This lecture shows how the human brain is unique in ways that artificial intelligence cannot copy, including using unknowing and suffering to deepen belief, faith and compassion.

Climate Adaptation

Adaptations to changing climate are now increasingly important as climate impacts become more apparent.

Churches have the opportunity to have a central role in community adaptation by:

  • increasing resilience of communities and individuals,
  • reducing vulnerability through emergency readiness and response,
  • supporting those around us who are most vulnerable

We have written this resource on ‘Churches and Climate Adaptation’ to help your church community in planning and preparing to offer hope in a world of change.

You can read this Climate Adaptation article here.

 

VUW Prof Neil Dodgson on AI and Christianity Explained

AI: what is it, where is it taking us, and how does the church respond? | Prof. Neil Dodgson

Interchurch Bioethics Council Links

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About Us

We are an ecumenical cross-cultural body supported by the Anglican, Methodist and Presbyterian Churches of Aotearoa New Zealand.

Members

Members bring expertise in science, medicine, theology, ethics, education and cultural understanding.

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Information on topics relevant to the Interchurch Bioethics Council.

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Exploring the spiritual, ethical, cultural, technological and evidential dimensions of bioethics and its consequences in Aotearoa New Zealand.