Lloyd Geering

New Zealand theologian

Sir Lloyd George Geering ONZ GNZM CBE (born 26 February 1918) is a New Zealand theologian. He faced charges of heresy in 1967 for his controversial views. He believes that Christian and Muslim fundamentalism to be "social evils". Geering is Emeritus Professor of Religious Studies at Victoria University of Wellington.

Sir Lloyd Geering

Geering in September 2011
Born (1918-02-26) 26 February 1918 (age 106)
Rangiora, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Alma materUniversity of Otago
Known for1967 charges of heresy

He turned 100 in February 2018.[1]

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  1. Boswell, Ryan (26 February 2018). "'I have a great deal of optimism' – famous Kiwi atheist Sir Lloyd Geering celebrates 100th birthday". 1NewsNow. Retrieved 27 February 2018.

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