Gloriavale community buildings on the West Coast. Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown The High Court has recently allowed publication of certain documents relating to the case for the first time. In a five-page position statement on behalf of The Christian Church Community Trust, its trustees and the other defendants, the public gets a rare glimpse into religious expectations and life at Gloriavale. "Those that choose to live in the community agree to abide by certain aspects of religious doctrine including that they should obey the word of the Lord. This includes: not using contraception and gladly receiving all the children that God gives them; marriage being for life, with Christ having commanded that they must never be divorced; that family relationships should be fostered, that families should be able to live and work together and that parents have responsibility to bring up their children; the belief that all things should be held in common and those that have more should give to those that have less and that as Christians, they should share what they have with those around them. Practically this is reflected in the sharing community they operate, as well as the support they provide to many needy people outside the community; that men in the community are the religious leaders," the document stated.