Ethics

Michael Miller writes that governments can help by providing clear private property rights, rule of law and justice. But they cannot create wealth. The Church is essential because it helps build a moral culture that supports strong families and vibrant communities. But the Church’s function is not to create wealth. Wealth is created through entrepreneurship... [Read more of this article]

Paul Voss contends that words matter. The word “legacy” has multiple meanings — and not all are positive. The word derives from the same word as “Legatus,” so those striving to be ambassadors for Christ should take note of Voss’ insights. On the professional level, more and more companies are focusing on legacy issues... [Read more of this article]

Dave Durand writes that it’s difficult to separate ethics from morals. This is highlighted, he says, by the fact that most people use both words to define one another. By definition, ethics is almost always rooted in morality, whereas morality is sometimes defined without ethics. Most people define morality based on differing philosophical perspectives... [Read more of this article]

Perhaps the only world leader who has careful deliberated the world’s many ills is Pope Benedict XVI. His last two encyclicals remind us of the central importance of hope, truth and charity. He recognizes that pragmatic approaches to economic development often produce despair for people who are rendered the disposable means for wealth creation... [Read more of this article]