scholarly journals Ethical Aspects of the Prosperity Gospel in the Light of the Arguments Presented by Antonio Spadaro and Marcelo Figueroa

Religions ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 996
Author(s):  
Andrzej Kobyliński
Keyword(s):  
Global Scale ◽  
Prosperity Gospel ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Healing Services ◽  
Charismatic Christianity

The main aim of the article is to analyze the Prosperity Gospel as an important element of the contemporary pentecostalization of Christianity. The essence of this global process is the emergence of thousands of new Pentecostal denominations and the transformation of other traditional churches into a single, syncretic variety of charismatic Christianity on a global scale. Pentecostal religiosity is characterized, among other things, by prayer in tongues, miracles, exorcisms, healing services, etc. Another key element of this new syncretic religiosity is the Prosperity Gospel which represents the belief that faith may lead to wealth, health and prosperity, and the lack of it ends in poverty, disease, and misfortune. Critics of this new religiosity point out that God must not be seen merely as a realizer of human dreams of happiness, health and wealth. The first part of the article discusses the specific nature of the global process of the pentecostalization of Christianity. It then goes on to present an interpretation of the most important elements of the Prosperity Gospel. In the next part of the article, various charges against the Prosperity Gospel are analyzed, including arguments presented in the widely commented articles that Antonio Spadaro and Marcelo Figueroa published on this topic in 2017–2018.

News & Views Ethical Standards For Clinical Trials Conducted In Third Countries: The New Strategy of the European Medicines Agency

2011 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 65-75 ◽  
Author(s):  
Annagrazia Altavilla
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trials ◽  
Clinical Research ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
European Medicines Agency ◽  
Ethical Standards ◽  
European Economic Area ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Middle Income ◽  
Middle Income Countries ◽  
New Strategy

AbstractClinical trials increasingly occur on a global scale as industry and government sponsors in wealthy countries move trials to low- and middle-income countries. The globalization of clinical research raises important questions about the economical and ethical aspects of clinical research and the translation of trial results to clinical practice: which ethical standards are applied? Are trials results accurate and valid, and can they be extrapolated to other settings? This article provides an overview of the strategy approved by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) to clarify ethical standards for clinical research conducted outside the European Economic Area (EEA) and included in Marketing Authorization Applications. Reference to the EMA Reflection paper is made.

Charismatic Christianity and the Role of Social Networks

Pneuma ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 33-49
Author(s):  
Michael Wilkinson
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Network Theory ◽  
Social Ties ◽  
Social Network Theory ◽  
Prosperity Gospel ◽  
Religious Networks ◽  
Charismatic Christianity

This article offers a sociological examination of the role of networks among charismatic Christians, with specific attention to Catch the Fire and the Revival Alliance. Drawing upon social network theory, it shows how religious networks in global society are relational, asymmetrical, and infused with apostolic authority. A case study of Catch the Fire reveals that the network is primarily collaborative in its structure. However, there are some relationships in the network that are more important than others, as evidenced by the dense social ties among members. Furthermore, the network is structured according to gender with the benefits of social capital favoring men. The network also overlaps with other networks through key relationships, especially the New Apostolic Reformation and other charismatic ministries associated with the prosperity gospel.

On visions and promises — ethical aspects of in vitro meat

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (6) ◽  
pp. 753-758
Author(s):  
Silvia Woll
Keyword(s):  
Animal Welfare ◽  
Environmental Issues ◽  
Meat Production ◽  
Ethical Aspects ◽  
Existing Problems ◽  
In Vitro Meat ◽  
Production And Consumption ◽  
Production Conditions

Innovators of in vitro meat (IVM) are convinced that this approach is the solution for problems related to current meat production and consumption, especially regarding animal welfare and environmental issues. However, the production conditions have yet to be fully clarified and there is still a lack of ethical discourses and critical debates on IVM. In consequence, discussion about the ethical justifiability and desirability of IVM remains hypothetical and we have to question those promises. This paper addresses the complex ethical aspects associated with IVM and the questions of whether, and under what conditions, the production of IVM represents an ethically justifiable solution for existing problems, especially in view of animal welfare, the environment, and society. There are particular hopes regarding the benefits that IVM could bring to animal welfare and the environment, but there are also strong doubts about their ethical benefits.

Ethical aspects when treating traumatized refugee children and their families

2004 ◽  
Vol 58 (3) ◽  
pp. 193-198 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunilla Jarkman Björn ◽  
Åke Björn
Keyword(s):  
Refugee Children ◽  
Ethical Aspects

Bringing the World’s Children Into Focus: Cultivating Well-Being on a Global ScaleBringing the World’s Children Into Focus: Cultivating Well-Being on a Global Scale

PsycCRITIQUES ◽  
2015 ◽  
Vol 6060 (2828) ◽  
Author(s):  
Laura E. Berk ◽  
Gregory S. Braswell ◽  
Adena B. Meyers ◽  
Rocío Rivadeneyra ◽  
Maria Schmeeckle
Keyword(s):  
Well Being ◽  
Global Scale

Child sex-offender suicide: Clinical, operational, and ethical aspects

2010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tia A. Hoffer ◽  
Joy Lynn Shelton ◽  
Stephen H. Behnke ◽  
Philip Erdberg
Keyword(s):  
Sex Offender ◽  
Ethical Aspects

The Necessity and Ways of Legitimation of Large-scale Private Property in Russia: Raising a Problem

2007 ◽  
pp. 4-26
Author(s):  
G. Yavlinsky
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Private Property ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Specific Nature ◽  
Considerable Part ◽  
Russian People ◽  
National Importance ◽  
Historical Tradition ◽  
Special Rules ◽  
Economic Assets

Results of privatization campaign in 1990’s continue to meet strong opposition from a very considerable part of Russian people and authorities actually refuse to consider the rights of private owners legitimate and not subject to violation. One of the reasons for this, besides historical tradition, is a specific nature of Russian privatization of 1990’s. The article brings to discussion a set of measures aimed at overcoming its negative consequences. While insisting on the need to honor all previous government obligations and commitments, the paper proposes a one-time special tax (windfall tax) to be levied on those who benefited most from privatization deals that were not just and fair, and special rules to be set for the use and sale of economic assets of national importance. The author also considers possible ways to legitimize private property, as well as chances to achieve а broad public consensus on this issue in Russia.

The medical ethical aspects of organization of medical rehabilitation

2019 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Magomedova Z. A. ◽  
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Petrova I. A. ◽  
Nechaev V. S. ◽  
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Keyword(s):  
Medical Rehabilitation ◽  
Ethical Aspects
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