A Princeton University professor says the key to companies and institutions restoring public trust may lie in a sometimes-overlooked source – the wisdom of the Bible.
David W. Miller, director of the Princeton University Faith & Work Initiative, released a white paper this month declaring that “religious traditions have amassed extraordinary wisdom and learning about human nature, brokenness, and healing” that can be instrumental in helping institutions restore public trust. The paper focused on the Abrahamic faiths (Christianity, Judaism and Islam).
This year’s Edelman Trust Barometer, which surveys worldwide attitudes about public trust, found that “none of the four societal institutions” it measured – business, government, media and NGOs (non-governmental organizations) – are trusted.
“One thing that religion tends to do really well is to think about and help heal brokenness. There’s sort of a common theme that humanity is not perfect, and that we’re broken and we make mistakes,” Miller told Christian Headlines. “… Maybe the corporate world can look at it afresh. Maybe we should pause and say, ‘Is there any wisdom, insights or lessons from these wisdom traditions?’ … These ideas are relevant today – and not just for Sunday worship hour or Saturday synagogue. They can make a difference.”
The white paper, co-authored with Miller’s colleague…
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