Business through the Eyes of Faith--homework

[Ken]

This is a homework assignment for a college class:

A. Should widows and orphans be a budget item for a business?


B. Do you agree that co-signing in business and in personal situations is necessary and Biblically acceptable?


C. Do you think there are times in which it is ok to sue another person that goes to church with you?

[mizpeh]

Originally Posted by Ken

This is a homework assignment for a college class:

A. Should widows and orphans be a budget item for a business?

Yes. business' should be involved in charities.

B. Do you agree that co-signing in business and in personal situations is necessary and Biblically acceptable?

no, something about being a surety is not a good thing.

C. Do you think there are times in which it is ok to sue another person that goes to church with you?

not in a public court

[RandyWayne]

Originally Posted by Ken

This is a homework assignment for a college class:

A. Should widows and orphans be a budget item for a business?


B. Do you agree that co-signing in business and in personal situations is necessary and Biblically acceptable?


C. Do you think there are times in which it is ok to sue another person that goes to church with you?

A: I do believe so. It is also good marketing! You do not need to budget 10% or some other large percentage, but having a charity program is a good thing.

B: It depends. I would co-sign with my wife or a child or even a sibling or parent, but would be VERY hesitant to do it with a friend and NOT simply someone "you know from from church".

C: Under certain circumstances, once ALL other avenues have been exhausted within the church (AND assuming the perp is capable of paying you back and just not willing), yes.

[missourimary]

Originally Posted by Ken

This is a homework assignment for a college class:

A. Should widows and orphans be a budget item for a business?

It is good for businesses to contribute to those with needs, but corporate giving does not negate the giving of the business owners.

Originally Posted by Ken

B. Do you agree that co-signing in business and in personal situations is necessary and Biblically acceptable?

No.

Originally Posted by Ken

C. Do you think there are times in which it is ok to sue another person that goes to church with you?

Yes, but a lawsuit in any situation should not be the automatic response. Other avenues of reconciliation or restoration should be considered first. Of course, it depends on what is meant by "lawsuit". If a leader molests a child, is such covered up by the church and no charges pressed because "brother should not go to law against brother"? That would be wrong. Legal action in cases of blatant wrongdoing or immorality should be taken as soon as possible.

On the other hand, if two people are just bickering or are in dispute over a matter, take that to the church first-and I don't mean by gossiping about the other person!!

[Ken]

Thanks for the help with the homework assignment this is a very interesting class.

[Timmy]

Some educational institutions handle things themselves, too. Just the other day, I heard a story of a female college freshman who was raped by another student, and apparently law enforcement was never brought in. It was handled as a disciplinary matter, by university staff, and it seems that this is a common practice at universities. The boy was suspended for the summer session, which was later extended for the next school year. (She quit and went to another school in Chicago. So did he. Very weird.)