Religious ethics

Former Sponsored Child Takes First Place in Compassion International and Baylor University's First-Ever Social Innovation Challenge

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
Applied ethics, Ethics, Human behavior, Kindness, Religious ethics, Suffering, Moral psychology, Compassion International, Compassion

At the age of six, Janeth was registered in Compassion International's child development program in her community.

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  • At the age of six, Janeth was registered in Compassion International's child development program in her community.
  • She met a Compassion tutor who was able to identify with her struggles at home and help her overcome them.
  • Today, Janeth was awarded first place in the first-ever innovation challenge from the Christian Collective for Social Innovation (CCSI), a joint initiative of Baylor University and Compassion International , and received a grand prize of $25,000.
  • Compassion International is a Christian child development organization working to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.

In Wake of Albertville Tragedy, National Compassion Fund and Mueller Water Products Establish Survivors’ Fund

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Friday, June 18, 2021
Applied ethics, Ethics, Human behavior, Moral psychology, Kindness, Religious ethics, Suffering, GoFundMe, National Center for Victims of Crime, Compassion, Survivors Fund

ATLANTA, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Compassion Fund, a subsidiary of the National Center for Victims of Crime, announced the launch of the Albertville Survivors Fund with support from GoFundMe and Mueller Water Products.

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  • ATLANTA, June 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, the National Compassion Fund, a subsidiary of the National Center for Victims of Crime, announced the launch of the Albertville Survivors Fund with support from GoFundMe and Mueller Water Products.
  • The National Compassion Fund will manage the distribution of the funds in partnership with GoFundMe, which will facilitate the collection of the donations.
  • Lives were forever changed by this senseless act of violence, and we grieve along with the Albertville community, said Jeff Dion, executive chairman of the National Compassion Fund.
  • Checks can be made payable to the National Compassion Fund Albertville Survivors Fund and sent to:
    The Mueller family is in mourning today, and there are difficult days still ahead.

Compassion's Creative Covid Response

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Articles, Ethics, Applied ethics, Kindness, Religious ethics, Suffering, Giving, Moral psychology, Compassion

And in the midst of these challenging circumstances, the ministry responded creatively in three ways:

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  • And in the midst of these challenging circumstances, the ministry responded creatively in three ways:
    Compassion focused on relief.
  • Although Compassion wouldn't define itself as a relief organization, the ministry quickly addressed the urgent needs of children and families.
  • In a challenging, chaotic year, Compassion got creative.
  • Compassion International is a Christian child development organization working to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.

Emory University’s Compassion Center Announces Plans for Global 21-Day Compassion Challenge That Begins March 6, 2021

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Thursday, February 25, 2021
Research, Mental health, Entertainment, Religion, Celebrity, University, Consumer, Health, Science, Education, Tibetan people, Articles, Buddhism, Kindness, Religious ethics, Suffering, 14th Dalai Lama, Dorje Shugden controversy, Humanitarians, Compassion, Dalai Lama, Lobsang Tenzin

Emory Universitys Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, with the support of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, will kick off a 21-Day Compassion Challenge March 6, 2021.

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  • Emory Universitys Center for Contemplative Science and Compassion-Based Ethics, with the support of His Holiness The Dalai Lama, will kick off a 21-Day Compassion Challenge March 6, 2021.
  • The 21-Day Compassion Challenge is designed to help people recognize their capacity for compassion and learn how to practice it daily.
  • Over the course of three weeks, participants progress sequentially through a series of topics that explore the transformative power of compassion.
  • Cultivating compassion toward self and others is the urgent need of our time, said Lobsang Tenzin Negi, executive director of the Compassion Center.

Critical illness, death and job loss: Canadians strongly support debt forgiveness

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Articles, Human behavior, Emotions, Moral psychology, Kindness, Religious ethics, Virtue, Empathy, Debt relief, Compassion, Forgiveness

TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As much of the country has faced financial hardships throughout the pandemic, the conversation around debt forgiveness has become heightened.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As much of the country has faced financial hardships throughout the pandemic, the conversation around debt forgiveness has become heightened.
  • A new national survey by Bromwich+Smith highlights Canadian compassion by taking the pulse on which debts they believe should be forgiven.
  • "The collective experience of COVID has likely made us all more compassionate, said Jasmine Marra, Vice President at Bromwich+Smith.
  • Empathy has a critical role in de-stigmatizing debt and helping clients rebuild their worth and thrive.

Compassion International and Baylor University Announce Partnership

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Tuesday, October 27, 2020
Articles, Applied ethics, Ethics, Kindness, Religious ethics, Suffering, Baylor University, V-12 Navy College Training Program, Baylor, Compassion

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Compassion International and Baylor University announced a partnership to bring about global human flourishing for children and families in poverty and to create transformational experiences for their constituents that ultimately lead to poverty reduction.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Oct. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Compassion International and Baylor University announced a partnership to bring about global human flourishing for children and families in poverty and to create transformational experiences for their constituents that ultimately lead to poverty reduction.
  • Baylor hopes the partnership with Compassion will lead to meaningful solutions to current critical issues through ground-breaking research.
  • One of the first areas of partnership between Compassion and Baylor will focus on Guatemala.
  • "We are grateful for the opportunity to enter into a partnership between Baylor University and Compassion International two faith-based organizations whose complementary programmatic capabilities and research expertise will serve communities around the world, as well as enhance both organizations' growth," said Linda A.Livingstone, Ph.D., president of Baylor University.

Compassion International Names First-Ever Chief Information Officer

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Thursday, September 10, 2020
Articles, Applied ethics, Ethics, Moral psychology, Compassion International, Kindness, Religious ethics, Suffering, Giving, Compassion, Mellado, Poverty

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Compassion International announced this week the hiring of its first-ever chief information officer.

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  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Sept. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Compassion International announced this week the hiring of its first-ever chief information officer.
  • "I am grateful to God for his faithfulness in how he's uniquely created and prepared Pamela Parisian to be Compassion International's first chief information officer," said Compassion CEO, Mellado.
  • Founded in 1952, Compassion International is a Christian child development organization that works to release children from poverty in Jesus' name.
  • Compassion revolutionized the fight against global poverty by working exclusively with the Church to lift children out of spiritual, economic, social and physical poverty.

World Vision, Food for the Hungry and Compassion Canada announce ‘Unite to Fight Poverty’ concert to support the world’s poor impacted by COVID-19

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Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Articles, Food for the Hungry, Sustainable development, Kindness, Religious ethics, Suffering, Moral psychology, Compassion, Sustainability, Hunger, Poverty, Food

The two-hour concert will stream online on Friday, August 28 at 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. EST in Canada on Facebook and YouTube .

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  • The two-hour concert will stream online on Friday, August 28 at 5:30 p.m. PT / 8:30 p.m. EST in Canada on Facebook and YouTube .
  • For the first time ever, Compassion, Food for the Hungry and World Vision are coming together to help children and families all over the world.
  • Its an honour to partner with Compassion, Food for the Hungry and World Vision in the battle against poverty.
  • With partners like you, FH walks alongside the most vulnerable communities throughout the developing world as they strive toward sustainability.

INDEPENDENT REVIEW PANEL -- Statement from the Independent Review Panel

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
Articles, Ethics, Human behavior, Hindu ethics, Religious ethics, Crime, Dispute resolution, Violence, Compassion

We accept the responsibility entrusted to us with a solemn commitment and determination to conduct a thorough and independent reviewinto these tragic events and into the broader context and circumstancesleading to, surrounding,and followingthem.

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  • We accept the responsibility entrusted to us with a solemn commitment and determination to conduct a thorough and independent reviewinto these tragic events and into the broader context and circumstancesleading to, surrounding,and followingthem.
  • We believe the scope and mandate of the review announced today, July 23, will provide us what we need to do this work effectively and comprehensively.
  • Our approach will be trauma-informed as we undertake this work with care and compassion for those who have been most deeply affected.
  • We are committed to examining the contexts that played a role in these acts of violence, including gender-based and intimate partner violence.

Patricia Berry's newly released "My Dilemma: I'm a Survivor" is a touching testimony of God's love and grace that are greater than any struggles

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
Christian theology, Systematic theology, Religious ethics, Righteousness, God in Christianity

"My Dilemma: I'm a Survivor" is the creation of published author Patricia Berry, a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother.

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  • "My Dilemma: I'm a Survivor" is the creation of published author Patricia Berry, a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother.
  • Her goal in life is to seek the Lord's righteousness 'til the end of time.
  • Berry shares, "Sometimes God puts us in storms so we will have nothing to cling to but Him.
  • For additional information or inquiries about "My Dilemma: I'm a Survivor," contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.