The need for a spiritual and moral re-awakening

Since the collapse of the financial, banking and economic sectors, many articles, papers and books have already been written on why such scandals took place, on what went wrong. However, these analysis, by and large, are mostly on economics of the crisis and in turn suggest economic- only- solutions. But as we can most clearly see, the more economic tools are employed, the deeper the crisis have become. Many sages, philosophers and theologians throughout history have reminded us that there are two forces at work in society, the material and the spiritual. If either of these two is neglected or ignored they will appear to be at odds with one another: society will inevitably become fragmented, divisions and rifts will manifest themselves with increasing force and frequency. It is clear that this is exactly what has happened today. We have a situation of disequilibrium and disharmony.

What are we missing? What do we need to do to become what we ought to be?

Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba, PhD, is the Founder and President of The Emmanuel Ivorgba Foundation. He also serves as West Africa Regional Coordinator for United Religions Initiative (URI). Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba holds a PhD in Philosophy and Religion, specializing in Metaphysics and Comparative Religion. He is recipient of several awards, including 2014 Unsung Heroes of Compassion Award, in San Francisco, CA, USA. Dr.Ivorgba is Co-Producer of the 2012 Award Winning Documentary titled: “Dialogue in Nigeria: Muslims and Christians Creating their Future Together”. Dr. Emmanuel Ande Ivorgba has previously served as Resource Person, Trainer and Facilitator at the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations- Education First Summer School, in Tarrytown, New York, USA, where he led Special Sessions on Interfaith Dialogue Models and Discussions Circles.