“Corruption Free Religions are Possible” is the title of Christoph Stückelberger’s new book. The Swiss ethicist and theologian, founding president of Transparency International Switzerland, is convinced that religious communities must – and can – confront all forms of corruption, even within their own ranks. The fight against corruption has been a concern for Swiss ethicist… Continue reading “There is no religious justification for corruption”
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Academic Cold War
The Cold War between the US and China becomes more and more important also to the academic world. My thought to recent developments.
Soft Water is stronger than hard Stone
I send you a short 40 second meditation, on Water and Stone. I found the small rock/stone in the brook/small river in front of the chapel in our holiday home, two weeks ago. Lao Tse said: “Soft water is stronger than hard stone”.
12 + 1 Perfections
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
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.