Ethics Archives

Jesus and Slavery: How the Bible Talks About Slavery

What does the Bible say about Jesus and slavery? How does Strobel explain the Bible’s views on Jesus and slavery when he tries to uncover the truth about Christ’s existence? Jesus and slavery is a much-discussed topic in religion. When it comes to Jesus and slavery, Strobel attempts to reconcile the idea that a benevolent god would accept such things as slavery. Doesn’t this prove Christ is not divine? Keep reading to find out more about Jesus and slavery, and Strobel’s discoveries.

Willem ten Boom: Pastor Hid Jews in a Nursing Home

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Who was Corrie ten Boom’s brother, Willem ten Boom? How did the pastor at the Dutch Reformed Church help Jews in Holland? Willem ten Boom was Corrie ten Boom’s older brother. In The Hiding Place, Corrie shares how her brother used the nursing home he operated as a temporary refuge. Read more about Willem ten Boom and his involvement with the Dutch Resistance.

Arisierung: Nazi Policies of Genocide and Aryanization

What is Arisierung? How did Nazi polices change life in Haarlem? What did Corrie and the other ten Booms do to fight against Arisierung? Arisierung is the Nazi goal of Aryanization. They used genocide and other policies to accomplish this goal. Read about Arisierung and how Nazi policies affected the Netherlands during WW2.

Dutch Nazi Collaborators: Betraying Their Friends

Were there any Dutch Nazi collaborators? What did they do and were they organized outside of the Nazi party? Read about the Dutch Nazi collaborators and how they reacted to Nazi occupation of Holland.

Enron Accounting Fraud: The Scandal That Ended a Company

How did the bad Enron accounting fraud lead to the company’s failure? Enron accounting fraud were questionable, but not necessarily illegal. But Enron accounting fraud was focused exclusively on stock price, and as a results, faced pressure to demonstrate profits when there were none. Keep reading to find out how Enron accounting fraud contributed to the company’s collapse.

Jan Vogels: The Man Who Betrayed the Ten Booms

How were the ten Booms caught? Who was Jan Vogels, the man that reported them to the Gestapo? When Corrie ten Boom found out about Jan Vogels, she was enraged. But her faith brought her to forgive him and pray for him. Read about how she found out and processed the betrayal.

Life Lessons From the Hiding Place: Corrie’s Example

What are some life lessons from The Hiding Place? How does Corrie ten Boom’s experiences and attitude set an example for others? The life lessons from The Hiding Place are all about preserving kindness where you can, remaining strong in the face of adversity, and holding on to your values. Read about the life lessons from The Hiding Place you can apply to your life.

Ed Snowden’s Clearance: How He Learned Our Secrets

How does government clearance work? What is the TC/SCI clearance level? What did it take to get Edward Snowden clearance? Government clearance is a background check process that allows certain For Edward Snowden, clearance was the key to public service. Learn more about Edward Snowden, security clearance, and the overall process.

Lessons Learned From Enron and Its Historic Collapse

What is the Enron collapse? What are lessons learned from Enron that companies should know about? Lessons learned from Enron may not have actually been learned. While some companies heeded caution, many other dove headfirst into complicated business practices and schemes. The lessons learned from Enron, had they been fully understood and respected, may have helped avoid the financial crisis of 2008.

Enron’s Special Purpose Entity Scheme & Stock Fraud

What is a special purpose entity at Enron, and how did the company use them as a part of their business schemes? An SPE, or special purpose entity, at Enron was a core part of the company’s business dealings. However, Enron abused the special purpose entity structure. Here’s how the use of the special purpose entity Enron structure helped lead to the company’s downfall.