Beliefs and Teachings
The Ratana church believes in the Holy Trinity, the administration of the True and Faithful Angels, the commissioning and relevance of Tahupotiki Wiremu Ratana as "God's Mouthpiece" in this dispensation, the authority of the scriptures, the rejection of spiritism (known in Maori as Tohungaism), the vitalisation and healthiness of the body and soul, faith healing and unity within the church.
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