Henry Dunant, the founder of the Red Cross, born in Geneva on 8 May 1828, was the first child of a wealthy, religious, humanitarian and privileged household. (Note that although he was baptised Jean-Henri, the most common way that he wrote his name was "Henry".) He seemed destined to become a priest, but he was...
There are associations that have been created to promote religious or political agendas or to defend more "humanitarian" issues. Good causes are numerous, and the intentions admirable. But, as the saying goes, "the road to Hell is paved with good intentions". Attending the annual general assembly of one of these organizations recently was quite a...
