CONSCIENCE (Lat. conscientia, “consciousness”; Gk. suneidēsis). The awareness that a proposed act is or is not conformable to one’s ideal of right and manifesting itself in the feeling of obligation or duty. The OT usually expresses the idea as “having [something] on the heart” (so the NIV in Gen. 20:5, 6; 1 Sam. 25:31; JobContinue reading “Conscience – conscientia – suneidēsis”
Category Archives: Man
“Never again” seems like a vain hope
For four years already, Russia has been attacking Ukraine, and with it brings a looming danger to the European Union. Even though people said ‘Never again’ after the First World War, the Second World War soon followed. That first ‘Great War’ was also referred to as a ‘trench war’. Today, we are once again witnessingContinue reading ““Never again” seems like a vain hope”
A proper human disposition grounded in bracingly clear self-assessment
Humility Humility is a proper human disposition grounded in bracingly clear self-assessment — including awareness of one’s creaturely status, limitations, and sinfulness in relation to the Creator’s sovereign power and holiness (Prov. 22:4). Humility, which is compatible with human dignity and self-esteem, has long been considered a core Christian virtue and a necessary counter toContinue reading “A proper human disposition grounded in bracingly clear self-assessment”
Femicide stil a big problem in Europe and the rest of the world
Home is meant to be the safest place in the world. Yet for too many, it is the most dangerous. Beliefs that men own women, can tell them what to do, and then punish them for infractions are widely held. In South Africa a study found 70 per cent of men believed a woman shouldContinue reading “Femicide stil a big problem in Europe and the rest of the world”
Consciousness and insensitivity to the other
Thought of the week The underlying sense of uneasiness that we have now is actually a good thing: it is the expression of our sensitivity. Those who go through life without feeling ill at ease are unconscious. The uneasy feeling caused by our awareness holds tremendous potential for transformation. It is a treasure of energyContinue reading “Consciousness and insensitivity to the other”
Pope Francis’s Legacy of Love and Peace
By Kathy Kelly. In 2022, Pope Francis created a will expressing his desire that just one word be inscribed on the stone marking his burial place: Franciscus. Franciscus, Latin for Francis, is the name Jorge Mario Bergoglio chose when, twelve years ago, cardinals elected him to become the Bishop of Rome. He sought union with Saint Francis, known as one whoContinue reading “Pope Francis’s Legacy of Love and Peace”
At a crossroads in history or in transition in the post-truth era
In Europe being at a crossroads in history Marcus Ampe looks at the present state of Europe and how right wing movements all over the world have pushed our world into a dangerous zone, where lots of people do not take the ancient or traditional norms and values to keep to. We can seeContinue reading “At a crossroads in history or in transition in the post-truth era”
National Press Club Statement on Voice of America
National Press Club President Mike Balsamo has issued the following statement after reports that large numbers of Voice of America journalists have been placed on indefinite leave, just a day after the White House ordered a significant downsizing to VOA’s parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM): “The mass sidelining of Voice ofContinue reading “National Press Club Statement on Voice of America”
Need for Sharing Jesus in America
Donald Trump pretending to be a profound Christian who would adhere to faith in Jesus is at least doing the opposite of what the Nazarene master teacher asked of his disciples and followers. Jesus was a man who preached tolerance and peace. That tolerance is far from the case today among many Americans who claimContinue reading “Need for Sharing Jesus in America”
Shall the next Olympic Games still be with full gender parity and without exclusion on the field of play
Paris 2024 was the first Olympic Games with full gender parity on the field of play, which was a necessary adjustment in our modern times. The IOC has reshaped the candidature process from a competitive tender for a franchise, with stringent conditions, to a consultative dialogue with prospective hosts, which has led to allocations ofContinue reading “Shall the next Olympic Games still be with full gender parity and without exclusion on the field of play”
Some View on the World 