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Shining A Light On Mental Health, Mark Christians, Jon W. Moeller, Leah Mouw, Melanie Wynja

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"Each profession faces unique situations when it comes to serving those needing support with mental health, and it is important as Christians that we come together with a holistic approach."

Posting about care for individuals with mental health crises in the various professions from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/shining-a-light-on-mental-health/

Walking The Talk In A Vaccine Study, Carl P. Fictorie

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"Scientists and engineers of all religious stripes and colors have helped bring about the amazing advances in science and technology that have improved our lives and well-being over the past few hundred years.."

Posting about ­­­­­­­­science as a reliable tool for understanding from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/walking-the-talk-in-a-vaccine-study/

The Limbic System And Christian Sanctification, Tony N. Jelsma

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"Even when our limbic system conveys strong motivations to act in a particular way, we still have the ability and responsibility to think and act in a manner that pleases God."

Posting about the complexity of the human brain from In All Things - an online journal for critical reflection on faith, culture, art, and every ordinary-yet-graced square inch of God’s creation.

https://inallthings.org/the-limbic-system-and-christian-sanctification/

Healthcare Costs In The U.S., Kristin Van De Griend

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"What are the ethical considerations regarding the price that pharmaceutical companies charge for medications, and how are those charges passed on to pharmacies and hospitals/clinics?"

Posting about advocating for cost-effective health care­­­­­­­­ from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/healthcare-costs-in-the-u-s/

Science Associated With Producing Gmos, Darren Stoub

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"Are our understandings of GMOs based in reality? Are GMOs bad? Are they good? Should we make them? These are challenging questions. We, as a society, must discuss the issues."

Posting about the science associated with GMOs from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/the-science-associated-with-producing-gmos/

God, Human Nature, And Psychology, Mark Christians

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"God created humans to think, act, and feel and to be in relationship with other humans."

Posting about exploring the many realms of human expression­­­­­­­­ from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/god-human-nature-and-psychology/

Nurse's Pledge, Kate Vander Veen

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"Caring for the living. It's an honor. Every human being - from the tiniest string of paired chromosomes to the frail and dying - is a precious treasure to our heavenly Father."

Posting about the value of life from a nurse's perspective from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/a-nurses-pledge/

Supporting Football: The Physical Damage Of The Game, Greg Youngblood

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"How ethical it is to support football since it is a sport that 'wreaks devastation on brains and condemns many players to diminished brain functioning, premature dementia, and the like.' ... Instead of asking if supporting football is moral or not I believe we should be asking ourselves as players, coaches, and fans how can we use the gifts, talents and abilities God has given us to create a culture in sports where we demonstrate the spirit of God and work for his glory."

Posting about the morality of supporting football as well as ethics in football from a Christian …

Why We Should Watch Football, Greg Youngblood

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"Playing sports alone does not develop character, and sports in a corrupt context will develop bad character, but sports played according to God’s plan develops character that honors and glorifies God and develops people who have a deeper understanding of how God works in their lives and how they can serve God even after their playing days are over."

Posting about the morality of supporting football as well as ethics in football from a Christian perspective from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for …

Parent's Guide To Aau Sports, Chad Hanson

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"Do your kids play sports? Do they participate in AAU sports, the nationwide entity where 38 various sports are offered? Here is a parent’s guide to AAU sports and seven questions to consider."

Posting about children participating in sports from In All Things - an online hub committed to the claim that the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ has implications for the entire world.

http://inallthings.org/a-parents-guide-to-aau-sports/

Miracles, Science, Or Both?, Deborah Tyokighir

Student Work

What is a miracle? What is science? Do miracles cease to be exciting when a scientific explanation is found? Does an event, explainable by science, undermine the power of the Divine? This work investigates the tension that we have created between divine action and natural law, using the medieval Eucharist experience and related scientific findings as an example of this tension.

Are Human Embryos One Of Us? An Exploration Of Personhood, James Rusthoven

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This article was originally an address presented by Dr. James Rusthoven at Dordt College, April 12, 2007.

"Playing God": Invoking A Perspective, Allen Verhey

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This article is based on a paper read at the Dordt College Bioethics Conference held February 19-20, 1996.

Bioethics: Overview And Context, A Landscape Of Issues, Delmar Vander Zee

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This article is based on Dr. Vander Zee's opening presentation at the Dordt College Bioethics Conference held February 19-20, 1996.

Perspectives On Developmental Psychology, Ken Bussema

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This article was originally written as an introductory essay for Christian students at Kosin University in Pusan, Korea.

Dr. Hielema On Christian Counselling, Charles Claus

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Is "Natural" Better?, Russell W. Maatman

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Sex Education For Christians?, Al Mennega

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Dr. Den Besten On Life And Death, James Koldenhoven

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