Les prescrits bibliques et la lutte quotidienne contre la corruption: Une étude empirique dans le contexte de la société haïtienne

An empirical study in the context of Haitian society

Abstract

The scourge of corruption is a complex phenomenon that poses a major obstacle for developing countries. Studies of corruption are oriented according to cultural, historical, economic, social, and political factors. This research aims to analyze the ethical dimension promoted by religious movements through biblical teaching in the fight against corruption in Haïti. The study was constructed in accordance with a constructivist paradigm, focusing on qualitative methods and drawing on agency theory. A structured interview guide was prepared to collect information from a sample of five church denominations (Catholic, Pentecostal, Baptist, Methodist, and Adventist) and three experts, following the principle of empirical saturation. The collected data enabled three types of analysis: thematic content analysis, frequency analysis, and co-occurrence analysis. According to the results, corruption undermines all economic indicators and social structures, and generates poverty and inequality. The findings reveal that religion, through teaching focused on morality and ethics, can help believers resist the temptation of corruption. For this reason, a multi-pronged action plan is proposed to enable joint intervention aimed at reducing this scourge in Haiti.