“In the world you will have tribulation. But …”

by Frank Mathwig | 31 January 2024

Freedom and security from a theological and ethical perspective 1. Introduction “In the beginning there was fear: fear of enemies, strangers, wild animals, natural disasters; and the resulting need for security. A prerequisite for security is protection. This...

Theological and ethical reflections on migration

by Frank Mathwig | 24 January 2024

“We can find something better than death anywhere.” Town Musicians of Bremen 1. introduction Migration is part of the “Conditio humana like birth, reproduction, illness and death. The history of migration is as old as the history of mankind, because...

10 Questions – 10 Answers: Too Big to Fail

by Rat EKS | 1 April 2023

A Theological and Ethical Perspective on the Banking Crisis After the collapse of Credit Suisse, one question returns:Can major banks really be “too big to fail”? The Council of the Protestant Church in Switzerland (PCS) addresses ten key questions about the banking...

Marriage, Parenthood, Children

by Rat EKS | 13 April 2022

What are the ramifications of same-sex marriage? The Protestant Church in Switzerland (PCS) presents a comprehensive ethical study titled “Marriage, Parenthood, Children”.Written by Frank Mathwig and adopted by the Council in April 2022, it explores how Christian...

CCME, General Assembly: Public statement

by Kommunikation EKS | 15 November 2019