A new document on “Ethics and Finances” of the European Commissions on Justice and Peace

Wednesday, 04 July 2012, 12:52
UGCC Commission on Justice and Peace participated in the working meeting of the European Commissions on Justice and Peace to draft a new document entitled “Ethics and Finances.” The meeting was held on June 29-30 in Cologne (Germany). Rev. Oleh Luka, an assistant of UGCC Commission on Justice and Peace participated in the meeting and reported that in addition to Ukrainian representatives, there were also representatives of Germany, Belgium, Ireland, France, Malta and Spain, who are in fact the authors of the new document.
UGCC Commission on Justice and Peace participated in the working meeting of the European Commissions on Justice and Peace to draft a new document entitled “Ethics and Finances.”  The meeting was held on June 29-30 in Cologne (Germany).  Rev. Oleh Luka, an assistant of UGCC Commission on Justice and Peace participated in the meeting and reported that in addition to Ukrainian representatives, there were also representatives of Germany, Belgium, Ireland, France, Malta and Spain, who are in fact the authors of the new document. The working meeting lasted for two days.  During the first day, the main topics of the document “Ethics and Finances” were agreed upon and each section was assigned to a small work group.  The second day consisted of a series of discussions about the ratification of the text of the document.  “Ethics and Finances” is the next in line joint product of the European Commissions on Justice and Peace.  This document will contain the following sections:  1. Economic decisions based on the notion of justice;       2. World administration and financing; 3. Finances and social service; 4. Finances and long-term outlooks for the future. A significant feature of this document is also its conclusion.  It will contain a series of practical recommendations for financial institutions, representatives of administration and management of various types of social undertakings as well as for church structures, beginning with the administration and extending to average Christians.  “The working draft is completed; its ratification will be proposed at the September gathering of the European Commissions on Justice and Peace.  Doubtlessly, the document materials are useful and relevant for many, and therefore they will be disseminated through all available means so that society and competent individuals in given areas are informed.  The document will also be presented to the European Parliamentarians.  It is especially gratifying that both the faithful of our Church as well as all citizens of Ukraine will be able to benefit from this document because we will also provide a Ukrainian version. The document is based on a series of important scholarly and practical works of leading contemporary experts and practitioners in the sphere of economics.  Also it will include documents and works of the Church regarding issues of ethics and finances.  Therefore, we are eager to work now on both the ratification of this document and its dissemination in society,” stated the meeting participant, Rev. Oleh Luka.  

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