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FSPC publishes migration churches study
"New Migration Churches in Switzerland" is the title of an FSPC study published today. The study presents factual material interlaced with theological and sociological thinking. It also recommends action in relation to the new migration churches in Switzerland, which number more than 300.
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Research on humans only with their consent
The FSPC welcomes the decision of the Legislature to revise the article of the Swiss Constitution on research involving human beings. At the same time, the FSPC draws attention to the remaining shortcomings in the protection of human dignity. It spotlights weaknesses in the recognition of refusal by people incapable of giving consent to a research project.
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The right questions on complex issues
Often to a packed floor, the eighth Open Forum in Davos presented lively debate between civil society and political and industrial leaders.
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Open Forum debates religion's violent potential
At the Davos Open Forum, FSPC President Thomas Wipf joins religious representatives and experts to debate the question whether religion's claim to truth leads to violence. WCC General Secretary Olav Fykse Tveit encourages churches to promote open dialogue.
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FSPC President Thomas Wipf to retire at end of 2010
Thomas Wipf, President of the Council of the Federation of Swiss Protestant Churches FSPC, and four other Council members are to retire when their terms of office finish at the end of 2010. The Assembly of Delegates will elect the new Council in June 2010.
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Recognition, discussion and change: the Open Forum Davos
The Open Forum Davos is being held for the eighth time from 28 to 30 January 2010 – parallel to the World Economic Forum. The public are invited to join in discussion with civic, political and business personalities. The expected line-up includes Pascale Bruderer, Joseph Stiglitz, Christine Lagarde, Patrick Odier and Thomas Wipf.
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Open Forum Davos 2010
An open, lively debate with leaders from society, politics and economics: From January 28 to 30, 2010, the Open Forum Davos will shine a spotlight on current issues such as the financial crisis, climate...
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Council of Religions calls for intensification of integration efforts
The Swiss Council of Religions (SCR) considers the approval of the Minaret Initiative as a sign of widespread insecurity and uncertainty among the population. All involved parties must intensify their efforts...
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Swiss presidency of the Council of Europe: priority human rights
The FSPC welcomes the commitment of the Swiss presidency of the Council of Europe, which begins today, to strengthening the European Court of Human Rights.
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