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Government should dedicate their effort to support the community and family. However,
improve the current social welfare and social we should actively get involved to the attached
security system. This is especially vital when communities and try to build up a mutual
we are under the pressure from a risk-society. support network among neighbors. Support to
We should aim for a universal risk sharing marginalized groups is also necessary. Those
society rather than a system where we force who are less affected by the economy should
individuals to carry the risk alone. This is the not reduce their donations to these related
critical element for maintaining the confidence social services.
of citizens.
HKCC
4. Churches are a body of people who carry
2. Commercial companies or organizations God s grace and live in hope. Therefore no
have suffered much pressure and loss matter what situation, they can be content
under this financial tsunam i. However, and know how to live whether poor or rich
when considering solutions, they should (Philippians 4:11-12). As such, when facing the
s tatement
communicate and negotiate with the staff, financial tsunami, we need not fear. We, with
upholding the spirit of sharing to face the Jesus Christ, walk together with those who
difficulties together. Lay-offs indeed should have lost faith and live in fear. The Church,
be the very last resort, especially for those
being God’s servant on earth and prophet of
companies that still have a surplus budget. the times, not only lends a helping hand to
This time, the senior management of banks those who have financial difficulties, but also
has become the focus. They should shoulder keeps speaking out against injustice and the
the responsibility and impacts that were caused systems in society. And they should encourage
by poor crisis and risk management and wrong Christians to participate in policy making of
decisions. They must not pass the blame to public affairs as well as put forth enterprises
the front line staff. In fact they should solve the to undertake greater social responsibility
problems together with those affected people.
and accountability. By guaranteeing respect
On the other hand, public service business for the dignity of all persons and protecting
should face the stakeholders and public, for sustainable development of the natural
these businesses should take up their social environment, we can resist current and future
responsibility. There is no ground for them to disasters that come with a risk-bearing society.
increase prices under such circumstances.
We pray to our Lord to strengthen the
3. When citizens face the attack of the financial heart and will of each Hong Kong person.
tsunami, they should not take it as a personal Let them be brave to face the onslaught of
issue of tackling adversity. Rather, they should the financial tsunami. We also pray that the
review their basic values and priorities in their Government, enterprises, local organizations
own lives. Of prime importance is strengthening and churches can work together harmoniously
the family, because the family is the pillar of to manage the financial risk that comes with
building up and maintaining a society, and a globalization. We earnestly pray for everyone
major support to cope with difficulties. The to have the vision and commitment to build up
Government should be responsible to carry
a sustainable society that promotes justice and
out every possible solution and measure to brings abundant lives.

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