Simplicity is the perfection of complexity Circle is the perfection of diversity of forms Silence is the perfection of sound Balance is the perfection of smells & tastes Harmony is the perfection of touching Colorless is the perfection of colorful Invisible is the perfection of visible Kairos-Time is the perfection of Chronos-Time Forgiveness is the… Continue reading 12 + 1 Perfections
Author: christophstueckelberger
Creation Art: A Church Window in Wuhan
The Zurich theologian and ethicist Christoph Stückelberger has built a church window from 800 semi-precious stones. Now his work adorns a Protestant church in Wuhan. Article in the magazine “reformiert.” in German language.
Corruption-free Religions are Possible: new book by Christoph Stückelberger
Corruption-free Religions are Possible: Corruption, the abuse of public or personal power for private interests is almost as old as humanity. This book focuses on the sector of religious institutions. Religious institutions are normally not-for-profit. Religious organisations run 100,000s of profit-making specialized services such as hospitals, universities, schools, elderly homes, companies, banks, micro finance institutions,… Continue reading Corruption-free Religions are Possible: new book by Christoph Stückelberger
Globalance: The Social Security System
The Social Security Systems must be further expanded as a key part of security. But the systems developed during the last seventy years in high income countries may not be applicable and certainly not payable all over the world as it is already under heavy economic pressure in high income countries to find sustainable financing… Continue reading Globalance: The Social Security System
Online Conference on Spirituality, Religion and Irreligion
Dialogo, the platform for ‘Dialogue between Science and Theology’, based in Roumania and partner organization of Globethics.net, organized its annual online conference on 21-29 May 2021 on “Spirituality, Religion, Irreligion and Society today”. Research papers have been presented. In the final online conference on 28 May, Globrethics.net President Christoph Stückelberger gave a presentation on Religious,… Continue reading Online Conference on Spirituality, Religion and Irreligion
Wow: Fire in the Heart! Unity in Diversity as the Fruit of the Pentecostal Revolution
May is considered a blissful month in Europe, when nature is in bloom, love grows and traditionally many weddings take place. May is also the month when the Christian Pentecost is celebrated (like today, Pentecost Sunday, when I am writing this text). Both love instinct and Pentecost have one thing in common: fire in the… Continue reading Wow: Fire in the Heart! Unity in Diversity as the Fruit of the Pentecostal Revolution
How to decide when faced with a professional ethical dilemma?
GVA Business Club kindly invited me to share some insights on business ethics. How to decide when faced with a professional ethical dilemma? How to make the right decision if doing a business goes against your values? Keynote and discussion in French.
One World – Diverse Systems …
OF Discussion Board n°15 – 23 April 2021 Question asked : “Does the world need to contain China and how?“ My answer: “… One World – Diverse Systems … ” How should be the role of China in the world? Three options: 1. China is disconnected from the world, sealed off, as it was to… Continue reading One World – Diverse Systems …
Money and Morality in Higher Education. Seven Countries Case Studies.
How does the attribution of funds and their origin impact ethics in higher education? 52 This main question of this research paper leads us to ask three secondary questions: What is the evolution of the higher education domain? Who funds higher education and through what means? Is ethical commitment part of the funding strategies? This… Continue reading Money and Morality in Higher Education. Seven Countries Case Studies.
Hans Küng and Prince Philip – two outstanding champions of global values
Tribute to Hans Küng … Hans Küng was a pioneer of global ethics and thus a key inspirational source for Globethics.net. He died on 6 April 2021 at the age of 93. Hans Küng, professor of ecumenical theology, was one of the most outstanding Catholic theologians of the 20th century worldwide. He became famous with… Continue reading Hans Küng and Prince Philip – two outstanding champions of global values