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REVITALIZING YOUTH MORALITY IN CONTEMPORARY AFRICA: ETHICAL INSIGHTS FROM AFRICAN TRADITIONAL RELIGIONS Mfugale, Castor
International Journal Multidisciplinary (IJMI) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): International Journal Multidisciplinary (IJMI)
Publisher : Antis-Publisher

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ijmi.v3i1.402

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Objective: This study investigates the influence of African Traditional Religions on youth moral guidance. Method: It employs a mixed-methods approach, with data collected from 72 youth participants through semi-structured interviews and structured questionnaires. Qualitative data were analyzed using content analysis and hermeneutic perspectives, while quantitative data were transcribed, coded, and analyzed using descriptive statistics. Result: The findings reveal that a significant majority (67%) of respondents acknowledge ATR ethics as a substantial influence on youth moral development. Qualitative insights highlight that initiation rites, such as circumcision for males and female genital circumcision for females, serve as pivotal rites of passage imparting values of bravery, social responsibility, and communal obligations. Despite modern influences and the decline of certain practices like female genital mutilation, the essence of ATR-based moral education remains integral to the Tanzanian community's social fabric. Novelty: The research contributes to the broader discourse on the intersection of indigenous religious practices and moral education, offering insights into the adaptive resilience of ATRs in preserving cultural identity and fostering community development.
REIMAGINING BUSINESS ETHICS THROUGH CHIARA LUBICH’S ECONOMY OF COMMUNION: A PHILOSOPHICAL AND SPIRITUAL INQUIRY Mfugale, Castor
International Journal Multidisciplinary (IJMI) Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): International Journal Multidisciplinary (IJMI)
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61796/ijmi.v3i1.406

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Objective: The twenty-first century global economy is marked by ethical turbulence, characterized by corruption, inequality, labor exploitation, and environmental degradation. Mainstream capitalist paradigms, shaped by utilitarian rationality and the Protestant ethic, have prioritized profit and efficiency over human dignity and social cohesion, contributing to systemic moral and social disintegration. This study critically examines the Economy of Communion (EoC), a values-based economic model inspired by Chiara Lubich and developed within the Focolare Movement, which integrates deontological ethics, Thomistic virtue, and mystical spirituality into business practice. Method: Employing a conceptual and qualitative methodology, the research synthesizes philosophical, theological, and empirical literature to analyze the historical origins, ethical principles, and operational dynamics of the EoC. Results: Findings indicate that its core pillars gratuitousness, reciprocity, and social responsibility enable enterprises to align profitability with human flourishing, community solidarity, and long-term sustainability. Empirical evidence demonstrates that EoC enterprises achieve robust financial performance while fostering social cohesion and participatory governance. Novelty: The study concludes that the EoC offers a practical and replicable framework for reimagining business as a moral vocation, illustrating that ethics and profitability are mutually reinforcing rather than mutually exclusive. Adoption of EoC principles provides a strategic and ethical imperative for sustainable, human-centered, and socially responsible business practices in contemporary economies.
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