Ethics
Everyday Ethics
Your church spent a year raising money to send a young MD in the congregation to volunteer abroad. But her destination hospital now asks to use the funds to buy equipment. The doctor argues the trip would be both spiritually rewarding and an opportunity to share her expertise. How will you spend the funds?
By Ken Gallinger and Ruth McQuirter Scott September 2010
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'Philanthro-capitalists' are putting their money where their morals are, using cash and clout to redefine the meaning of good business
By Kevin Spurgaitis September 2010
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Casinos bring much-needed jobs and revenue to First Nations communities, but can also exacerbate social problems. Do the wins outweigh the losses?
By Richard Wright July 2010
Everyday Ethics
Your best friend, a widower, has a new love in his life. You dated her for a couple of years before meeting your wife five years ago. Every summer, you host a couples’ spiritual retreat at your cottage. But your wife is uncomfortable with your ex being part of this year’s entourage. What do you do?
By Kevin Little and Lee Simpson July 2010
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Three years ago, a monster storm flattened a small town in Tornado Alley. Instead of reconstructing what was lost, townsfolk seized the opportunity to build the greenest community in North America.
By Kevin Spurgaitis June 2010
Everyday Ethics
Your sister-in-law lends you a novel she recently finished. Tucked inside, you find a business card she likely used as a bookmark. It’s for a divorce lawyer, and a date and time are written on the back. You didn’t know she and your brother were having problems. The appointment is tomorrow. What do you do?
By Connie denBok and Bob Giuliano June 2010
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Three years after being destroyed by a monster tornado, a small town in rural Kansas is setting a global standard for sustainable living.
By Kevin Spurgaitis June 2010
Everyday Ethics
You discover you’ve been passed a counterfeit $20 bill. You stuff it into your jacket and forget about it. One day, you’re jogging far from home when your cellphone rings. Your spouse has been rushed to hospital. You need a taxi fast but have no wallet. Do you use the fake bill?
By Ruth McQuirter Scott and Ken Gallinger May 2010
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Should the church sell its stock in controversial mining firms, or press for change from within?
By Mike Milne May 2010
Everyday Ethics
You have three high-school-aged grandchildren. The oldest is an excellent student and would go to university if his parents had enough money. The other two have no plans beyond high school other than buying motorcycles and having fun. You have $10,000 set aside for your grandchildren’s futures. Do you dole it out equally?
By Lee Simpson and Kevin Little April 2010
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More tiny footsteps equal a bigger collective footprint. How many people can our planet sustain?
By Lisa Van de Ven March 2010
Everyday Ethics
Your sister was addicted to alcohol and became pregnant in her teens. Her son, now 18, is in counselling for his own addiction problems. If he knew about his mother’s past, it might help him recover. But your sister, now a successful realtor, forbids any mention of it. Do you break the silence?
By Connie denBok and Bob Giuliano March 2010
