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End Of Life And Saving Souls: Should A Desire For Converts Influence End-Of-Life Ethics?, Michelle E. Frazer
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
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
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
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
Applying The Principle Of Double Effect, Andria E. Quirindongo
CedarEthics Online
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
Genetic Engineering And The Pursuit Of Human Perfection, K. C. Pugh
CedarEthics Online
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
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
Having Babies: Personhood Or Product?, Leanne N. Dykstra
CedarEthics Online
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The Singer And The Violinist: When Pro-Abortion Ethicists Are Out Of Tune, Tyler M. John
The Singer And The Violinist: When Pro-Abortion Ethicists Are Out Of Tune, Tyler M. John
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