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
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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
Higher Education as Noble Vocation
The relation between academic and vocational education leads to a key ethical question: what is the value and the reputation of a profession in society? In ancient Greece, the philosopher was higher than the slave; in the middle age the priest was higher than the trader or teacher; in 2019, the CEO of an IT… Continue reading Higher Education as Noble Vocation
Coronavirus COVID-19: Let’s stay together – at a distance
Corona year two: remembering the values of year one. Let’s stay together – at a distance: This was my blog message last year – re-issued by the team at Globethics.net and still relevant. Dear Globethics.net Participants, I address this message in the form of a personal letter to all of you, the 200’000 in 200 countries and… Continue reading Coronavirus COVID-19: Let’s stay together – at a distance
Bombay Management Association: Global Conclave on Ethics
Ethics forms the bedrock of principles based on which long lasting businesses are built. Business Ethics is a moral compass that guides the conduct of any business. It is a system of moral and ethical beliefs that guides the values, behaviour and decisions of a business organisation and the individuals within that organisation. It requires… Continue reading Bombay Management Association: Global Conclave on Ethics
Creation, Cross and Holy Spirit
A glass window, done by Christoph Stückelberger in France and shipped to China. The window arch frame, to fit the church window, was complemented by Cui Wantian (Moses), artist and friend. The Art Work shows the four elements (bottom up): Earth (soil) in brown, Water in blue, Fire in red, Air in grey. They express… Continue reading Creation, Cross and Holy Spirit