Towards an Ethics of Discipleship for the Modern World: Nelson Mandela, Desmond Tutu and Wangari Maathai

Abstract

In this article, the author argues that virtuous ethics is an imperative for our modern world which faces the challenges of injustice of race and the degradation of environment. In order to build a peaceful humanity, the world must rediscover ethical virtues of justice, peace, forgiveness and the respect of nature. Jesus calls his followers to teach and live these virtues. Nelson Mandela’s, Desmond Tutu’s and Wangari Maathai’s virtuous lives help us to respond to the question of injustice of race and the degradation of environment. A harmonious world is possible when each individual does good to neighbor and when each of us views nature as an integral part of our common humanity.