'Moral and ethical values' urged for governments.Kairos Kairos (καιρός) is an ancient Greek word meaning the "right or opportune moment". The ancient Greeks had two words for time, chronos and kairos. , a Canadian ecumenical social justice organization, has urged the federal, provincial and territorial governments to adopt "moral and ethical values" in their responses to the deepening global economic crisis. "Canadians look to their Members of Parliament for strong leadership to address poverty, adequate housing and affordable health care," said Archbishop Fred Hiltz Frederick James Hiltz is the current Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada.[1] Hiltz was born and raised in Dartmouth, N.S. Hiltz earned his BSc undergraduate degree at Dalhousie University in 1975 - major in biology - and earned his MDiv at the Atlantic School , primate of the Anglican Church of Canada The Primate of the Anglican Church of Canada (referred to in older documents as the Primate of All Canada) is elected by the General Synod of the Church from among a list of five bishops nominated by the House of Bishops. , a signatory to a letter sent to Canada's first ministers by Kairos, which represents 11 churches (including the Anglican Church of Canada). "We also call for action in making the eradication of poverty the top priority for our foreign aid policy. Now is the time for the federal government to affirm our place as a responsible neighbour in the global village." Mary Corkery, Kairos executive director, said, "Economic stimulus packages that do not take into account moral imperatives will lead the same pattern of unsustainable consumption that brought us into crisis in the first place." A November 2008 opinion poll commissioned by various environmental organizations showed that Canadians want their government to address global warming global warming, the gradual increase of the temperature of the earth's lower atmosphere as a result of the increase in greenhouse gases since the Industrial Revolution. and other environmental issues, even if it means spending money. "The world's economic situation and our environmental concerns are profoundly connected. Ordinary Canadians realize that dealing with the economy and the environment will require some sacrifice in the short term," said Rev. David Giuliano The Right Reverend David Giuliano (born May 16, 1960) is currently the 39th Moderator of the United Church of Canada elected at the 39th General Council of the United Church in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The council was held at Lakehead University from August 13-19, 2006. , moderator (national leader) of the United Church of Canada United Church of Canada, Protestant denomination formed in 1925 by the union of the Methodist, Congregational, and Presbyterian churches in Canada. A large number of Presbyterian congregations, however, remain outside the union. . "They get it. They're prepared to do their parts. Now it is time for government to take action." STAFF |
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