Organizers: China NGO Network for International Exchange (CNIE), Beijing/China Geneva Agape Foundation (GAF), Geneva/Switzerland Democracies: Which Form of People’s Participation? Information and Zoom code The ongoing tensions between USA and China are also seen as a confrontation of different political systems. What is the essence of democracy and how do people from different political systems… Continue reading Webinar: Democracies: Which Form of People’s Participation?
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“There is a deep feeling that Kiev is a part of Russia”
Ethicist Christoph Stückelberger has been teaching in Russia and China for many years. In an interview, he talks about Russia’s revisionist visions and Western triumphalism. Neither can succeed in the face of the invasion of Ukraine, says the founder of several ethics foundations. In your view, what is Russia’s problem with Ukraine? What does “the… Continue reading “There is a deep feeling that Kiev is a part of Russia”
New Wine in Old Wineskins? Torn between Tech Trust and War Mistrust
I attended the MWC22 congress, the global leading event for the ‘connectivity industry’ with mobile technologies. It took place in Barcelona, Spain from 28 Feb to 3 March with 60,000 participants, in person, from the whole world! – On 24 February, the war in Ukraine started. Industries such as global mobile operators, manufacturers, technology providers,… Continue reading New Wine in Old Wineskins? Torn between Tech Trust and War Mistrust
China with Africa – Africa with China: Respectful Cooperation in Business, Faith, Environnement, Politics
In this article, I present some summarizing observations in form of ten benchmarks for fruitful, innovative China-Africa cooperation. Read the full article here.
Blessing weapons
Blessing weapons? For pacifists: no go For atheists: religion lacking credibility For believers: a dilemma For state churches: inevitable For free churches: not needed. How do churches behave in war? According to Protestant ethics we should not bless weapons, but support decision makers in politics, military and business in our intercessions that they may serve… Continue reading Blessing weapons
“China deserves respect”
Those who criticise China for human rights violations must at the same time praise its successes in the fight against hunger, says China expert and theologian Christoph Stückelberger. The original interview in German can be read here. The Olympic Committee likes to emphasise the international character of sport as distinct from politics. Are there any… Continue reading “China deserves respect”
«China verdient Respekt»
Olympische Spiele, China und Menschenrechte: Christoph Stückelberger im Interview. Christoph Stückelberger, der seit über 20 Jahren regelmässig in China weilt, meint, dass Sport nicht verpolitisiert werden sollte, aber auch nicht gänzlich apolitisch sein kann. Der Einschränkung individueller Freiheitsrechte in China sei der grosse Beitrag Chinas zum Recht auf Nahrung, Bildung und Arbeit gegenüberzustellen. Hier geht es… Continue reading «China verdient Respekt»
Blessing
The Great Blessing mine, your, our life world and cosmos Receiving blessings and passing on blessings means approving encouraging strengthening trusting protecting empowering. Perceiving blessings and blessing others is foundation and energy for ethics in everyday life. (One of 365 way-markers I wrote during the years. They are intended as way-markers that offer a sense… Continue reading Blessing
Globalance: Dynamic, not Static
Globalance is not static. It could be understood as a stable balance, always remaining in the middle of the opposites in order to avoid imbalances and extremism. But life is always on the move and per definition never stands still as long as the heart of animals and humans is beating and plants are growing.… Continue reading Globalance: Dynamic, not Static
The Light of Enlightenment
Download the article Light and Enlightenment Christmas is the festival of light and lights. The light is not only needed for orientation (lighting) and is a symbol of hope in the dark of night. Light is also a symbol of inner enlightenment. “It dawned on me” means I got a knowledge, an insight, a new… Continue reading The Light of Enlightenment