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The '''Ringatu''' church is a Christian denomination in [[New Zealand]] that was founded in 1868 by a Maori man named Te Kooti Rikirangibased on his understanding of the [[Bible]]. Today there are approximately 6,000 adherents<ref>[http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_781539372/ringatu.html Encarta - Ringatu]</ref>. The symbol for the movement is an upraised hand, or "Ringa Tu" in Māori.

In June 1868, Te Kooti's followers seized was one of a vessel and sailed back number of Māori who were detained at the [[Chatham Islands]] without trial in relation to some land disturbances on the East Coast in the North Island of New Zealand1860's. From the next four years During his captivity, Te Kooti studied the Bible and his followers fought a series conducted religious services based particularly on the [[Old Testament]]. His understanding of battles with Government forces and Te Kooti was pursued until his pardon in 1883. During this time, his personal popularity and following in Ringatu continued the Bible led many other detainees to growconvert.

In 1926, Robert (Rapata) BiddleJune 1868, Te Kooti's followers seized a Minister vessel and Secretary of this faith, designed the Ringatu seal (crest). The seal consists of sailed back to the [[Old Testament|OldNorth Island]] and of [[New TestamentZealand]] in the centre, surrounded by . From the words 'next four years Te Ture A Te Atua Me Te Whakapono O Ihu' meaning 'The Law Kooti and his followers fought a series of [[God]] battles with Government forces and the Truth of [[Jesus]]'Te Kooti was pursued until his pardon in 1883. There are also two upraised hands (one on either side of the inner design) During this time, his personal popularity and an eagle perched atop the centre ringfollowing in Ringatu continued to grow. In reference to : ''{{Bible verse|Deuteronomy|32|11|lang=WEB}} and : ''{{Bible verse|Deuteronomy|32|12|lang=WEB}}

Ringatu services are generally held at In 1926, Robert (Rapata) Biddle, a tribal meeting houses Minister and Secretary of this faith, designed the Ringatu seal (crest). The seal consists of the church leaders include a poutikanga [[Old Testament|Old]] and a tohunga, an expert [[New Testament]]s in church law. Church members read and memorise scripturethe centre, surrounded by the words 'Te Ture A Te Atua Me Te Whakapono O Ihu' meaning 'The Law of [[God]] and chants and hymns the Truth of [[Jesus]]'. There are also held in memorytwo upraised hands (one on either side of the inner design) and an eagle perched atop the centre ring.In reference to [[Deuteronomy 32]]:11-12: ''{{Bible verse|Deuteronomy|32|11|lang=WEB}} {{Bible verse|Deuteronomy|32|12|lang=WEB}}''

The 2006 [[New Zealand]] census showed 16===Ringatu today=== Ringatu services are generally held at a tribal meeting houses and the church leaders include a poutikanga and a tohunga, an expert in church law. Church members read and memorise Sscripture,000 and hymns are sung.  Many members of the Ringatu Church, with a third found live in the [[Bay of Plenty ]] region. ==Quotes== ==References== {{reflist}} ==Links==* [http://www.history-nz.org/maori6.html History-NZ.org - the Maori]* [http://au.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_781539372/ringatu.html Encarta - Ringatu] {{Returnto}} [[Christianity]] -> [[Places]] -> [[Pacific]] -> [[New Zealand]] -> [[Denominations in New Zealand Index]]