Dust to Dust
The article gives insight into the reality of death, the sanctity of life, and the creation of man in the image of God.
Guilt, Grace, and the Global AIDS Crisis
What Are/Is Christian Ethics?
Do Christian physicians need their own medical ethics? The plea of this article is for a code of ethics for Christian physicians, nurses, and other medical personnel that is based on a permanent, objective God-given standard for faith and life.
Saying the Unsaid: Voicing Quality-of-Life Criteria in an Evangelical Sanctity-of-Life Principle
Should the prolongation of biological life be continued indefinitely and should life be sustained at all costs? Should quality of life criteria be accepted over sanctity of life arguments? This essay attempts to clarify an evangelical position on the use of quality of life criteria and evaluates accusations from H. Kuse that qualified sanctity of life positions use “unarticulated and obtuse” criteria.
Stem Cells Without Embryos
Should Christians rejoice in scientists' ability to grow human tissue and use it to cure diseases? This article looks at the relationship between stem cells, embryos and abortion, arguing that the end cannot justify the means. Christian should be hopeful for this new development, but should stand firm in maintaining that it may not be done at the expense of life.
The Myth of Secular Neutrality
Can the practice of medicine be morally neutral? This article argues that the claim of secular neutrality is a myth. It does this by showing that the practice of medicine cannot be morally neutral, based on its history of development, the impact of a worldview, and the need for medical ethics.
The Biblical Perspective on the Mind/Body Problem (Part Two)
Can Christian physicians practice their medicine in a way that is God-centred? It is possible, by understanding the biblical teaching on the relationship between body and spirit. This article explains what the Bible teaches about the body and spirit in the light of 1 Corinthians 2:4 and draws implications for Christian doctors.
The Biblical Perspective on the Mind/Body Problem (Part One)
Can Christian physicians practice their medicine in a way that is God-centred? It is possible by understanding the biblical teaching on the relationship between body and mind. This article explains what the Bible teaches about the body and mind and draws implications for Christian doctors.