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End Of Life And Saving Souls: Should A Desire For Converts Influence End-Of-Life Ethics?, Michelle E. Frazer Oct 2013

End Of Life And Saving Souls: Should A Desire For Converts Influence End-Of-Life Ethics?, Michelle E. Frazer

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In 1 Timothy 2:3, Paul states “God our Savior… wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth” (NIV). In keeping with God’s desire for the salvation of all, Christians should work towards that goal. From an evangelical Christian perspective, upon death, the status of one’s soul is fixed, bound either for heaven or hell.

This perspective should deeply influence our interactions with unbelievers, not only encouraging us to share the gospel, but also giving us an incentive to delay their physical death. Indeed, according to 2 Peter 3:9, the reason God is delaying …


Providing Care At The End Of Life: An Examination Of Biblical Principles, Charles D. Snyder Oct 2013

Providing Care At The End Of Life: An Examination Of Biblical Principles, Charles D. Snyder

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In our modern age, the line between life and death has become more and more blurred. This often leaves the family and friends of terminally ill patients to wonder how to make decisions about their loved one in the light of their Christian faith. The growth of modern life-prolonging technologies has given rise to a plethora of new and confusing technical terms. This paper will attempt to wade through these terms and definitions by looking at several scriptural situations dealing with the end of life. I will then highlight the biblical principles that must transcend every end of life situation. …


To Conceive Or Not Conceive: A Christian Perspective On Family Planning, Elise Newcomer Oct 2013

To Conceive Or Not Conceive: A Christian Perspective On Family Planning, Elise Newcomer

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The issue of birth control has been a constant source of dissent between the Catholic Church and the secular world for much of history. However, the past year has seen an even more divisive conflict erupt over family planning in the United States, since the Affordable Care Act mandates that employers supply insurance coverage for birth control (Reuters, 2013). By contrast, China’s government continues to dictate how many children each family can have. The current political and social climate of the world has seriously called into question what should be proper family planning. For the Christian, this is extremely important, …


Morality Of Contraceptives Based On When Personhood Begins, Joella R. Gerber Oct 2013

Morality Of Contraceptives Based On When Personhood Begins, Joella R. Gerber

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The use of contraceptives has been controversial in recent days, especially concerning the government mandate for insurance and health care companies to financially cover contraceptives for their policy holders. The term ‘contraceptive’ includes anything that deliberately prevents conception or impregnation, including condoms, birth control pills, intrauterine methods, and barrier methods (Merriam-Webster, 2013). The morality of contraception largely hinges on the belief of when personhood begins.


Applying The Principle Of Double Effect, Andria E. Quirindongo Oct 2013

Applying The Principle Of Double Effect, Andria E. Quirindongo

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When ethical conflicts arise in clinical cases, physicians may need specific guidelines to help justify the decisions they make for the best interest of their patients. One such guideline is the principle of double effect (PDE), employed in terminally ill patients. Palliative care physicians look to the PDE when a single action for a terminal patient has two known effects: a desired and intended result and an unintended, yet foreseeable one (Schwartz, 2004).


Genetic Engineering And The Pursuit Of Human Perfection, K. C. Pugh Oct 2013

Genetic Engineering And The Pursuit Of Human Perfection, K. C. Pugh

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The idea of perfection has always captivated the attention of people across the ages. Whether in the form of gods, nature, or role models, people have always looked towards some form of the purest ideal. Perfection is not a novel idea by any means; however, it is only in recent years that human beings have actually sought to achieve it.


A Kantian Ethical Analysis Of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Emily Delk Apr 2013

A Kantian Ethical Analysis Of Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis, Emily Delk

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In an era where new genetic and reproductive technologies are increasing, ethical concerns continue to grow as well. Preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) is a technique used in addition to in vitro fertilization (IVF) to screen embryos for genetic abnormalities and either discard them or place them in the uterus. The emergence of new uses for PGD has made PGD a frequent target of ethical commentary and speculation about a future of greatly increased genetic selection and manipulation of offspring (Robertson, 2003). Although PGD is not currently widespread, its potential for abuse signifies a need for serious ethical analysis. Immanuel Kant …


Having Babies: Personhood Or Product?, Leanne N. Dykstra Apr 2013

Having Babies: Personhood Or Product?, Leanne N. Dykstra

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The Singer And The Violinist: When Pro-Abortion Ethicists Are Out Of Tune, Tyler M. John Apr 2013

The Singer And The Violinist: When Pro-Abortion Ethicists Are Out Of Tune, Tyler M. John

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Kantian Ethics: A Support For Euthanasia With Extreme Dementia, Joshua Beckler Oct 2012

Kantian Ethics: A Support For Euthanasia With Extreme Dementia, Joshua Beckler

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Marriage Without Procreation?: A Biblical Analysis, Mindy Vasser Oct 2012

Marriage Without Procreation?: A Biblical Analysis, Mindy Vasser

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Let Them Be Heroes, Christina J. Kinch Oct 2011

Let Them Be Heroes, Christina J. Kinch

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The Tao And The Art Of Feminine Beauty, Tia Zirkle Oct 2011

The Tao And The Art Of Feminine Beauty, Tia Zirkle

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The Nazi Research Data: Should We Use It?, Sarah Wilson Apr 2011

The Nazi Research Data: Should We Use It?, Sarah Wilson

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Virtue Ethics For Christians, Benjamin R. Kilian Oct 2010

Virtue Ethics For Christians, Benjamin R. Kilian

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Safeguarding Genetic Privacy, Anna-Marie Struble, Emily Valji, Jennifer Lilly Oct 2010

Safeguarding Genetic Privacy, Anna-Marie Struble, Emily Valji, Jennifer Lilly

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Altered Nuclear Transfer Violates Natural Law Ethics, Thomas Bertagnoli Oct 2010

Altered Nuclear Transfer Violates Natural Law Ethics, Thomas Bertagnoli

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Third-Party Gametes And The Christian, Emily Valji Oct 2010

Third-Party Gametes And The Christian, Emily Valji

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Of Violinists And Fetuses, Dylan Black Oct 2010

Of Violinists And Fetuses, Dylan Black

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Marx V. Flanigan: A Discussion On Abortion, James Fallin Oct 2009

Marx V. Flanigan: A Discussion On Abortion, James Fallin

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Defending Unborn Orphans: Embryo Adoption, Kristin Colman Oct 2009

Defending Unborn Orphans: Embryo Adoption, Kristin Colman

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Realizing Potential: A Pragmatic Look At Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Mark L. Bentley Oct 2009

Realizing Potential: A Pragmatic Look At Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research, Mark L. Bentley

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Human Personhood From A Kantian Perspective, Jennifer Nelson Apr 2009

Human Personhood From A Kantian Perspective, Jennifer Nelson

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The Logic Of Birth Control: A Look At The Numbers, Lydia Wong Apr 2009

The Logic Of Birth Control: A Look At The Numbers, Lydia Wong

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Embryo Adoption: An Opportunity For Life, Carla Gaines Apr 2009

Embryo Adoption: An Opportunity For Life, Carla Gaines

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Tubman Versus Hodgson: A Conversation About Abortion, Nicole Brewin Oct 2008

Tubman Versus Hodgson: A Conversation About Abortion, Nicole Brewin

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An Internal Ethical Revolution, Hillary Jones Oct 2008

An Internal Ethical Revolution, Hillary Jones

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Abortion And The Link To Breast Cancer, Jennifer Heiden Apr 2008

Abortion And The Link To Breast Cancer, Jennifer Heiden

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Euthyphro’S Dilemma And Divine Command Ethics, Charis Steffel Apr 2008

Euthyphro’S Dilemma And Divine Command Ethics, Charis Steffel

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Pope Paul Vi And The Pill, Sara White Apr 2008

Pope Paul Vi And The Pill, Sara White

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No abstract provided.