Category - ethics

Global Christian unity talks will focus on moral issues

staff writers — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:52:58 +0100

Leaders of churches actively engaged in cooperation and the search for common witness will meet in Greece early next month to address the question of “Christian unity from a new perspective”.

Beyond cultural timidity and moral confusion

Jill Segger — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:28:53 +0100

Conformity and concern about image are the enemies of truth, says Jill Segger. Yet they are everywhere in our testosterone-driven culture. Purity of heart enables us to respond to the unconventional or unexpected with integrity, as well as feeding clear-sighted conscience.

Leadership key to transforming Africa, say ethicists

Ecumenical News International — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 03:23:46 +0000

An insistence on ethical leadership could change Africa, where the credibility of governance is often questioned, says a Kenyan theologian and environmentalist from the University of Nairobi

Catholic charity rapped over NHS contraception case

staff writers — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:32:28 +0000

The Charity Commission has criticised a Catholic hospital charity for the way it dealt with the consequences of its decision to sublet part of its premises to doctors prescribing contraceptives.

Internet ethics groups seeks to bridge global digital divide

Ecumenical News International — Mon, 13 Oct 2008 09:13:43 +0100

A Geneva-based network that promotes debate on ethical issues has launched a global online library, with more than 1 million documents, to help lessen the "digital divide" between the northern and southern hemispheres.

Ethics, Politics, and the State of Israel

Jordan Tchilingirian — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 02:13:25 +0100

Start: 04/12/2008 - 10:00

One could ask of any state how its political character and practices are intertwined with ethical or moral considerations.

Moral practice and non-belief

Giles Fraser — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 11:59:17 +0100

Atheists are often criticising the ethics of religious belief, says Giles Fraser. But do they base their own moral practice too much on what they are against?

BAE Systems 'ethics report' misses the moral point, say activists

staff writers — Tue, 06 May 2008 15:04:49 +0100

Anti-arms trade campaigners say that a new 'ethics' report commissioned by weapons giant BAE Systems will not change public perceptions of the company, following a High Court ruling over investigations into corruption charges.

Scrap farm export subsidies, says Swiss theological ethicist

Ecumenical News International — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 10:32:48 +0100

Agricultural export subsidies in rich countries which destroy local food production and the income of poor farmers in the global South need to be withdrawn to alleviate the world food crisis, says ethicist and priest Christoph Stückelberger.

Cardinal seeks to keep pressure on Brown over embryo bill

staff writers — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 08:51:25 +0000

Controversial Scottish Catholic leader Keith O'Brien, accused of making intemperate and inaccurate remarks over the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill, has vowed to keep the pressure on PM Gordon Brown.