ASSISTED REPRODUCTIVE TECHNOLOGIES (ARTs) can be very helpful for certain patients‚ but ethical concerns have been raised about the inherent nature of specific techniques and the contexts in which many techniques are used. Physicians play important roles in supporting those who wish to become parents and in educating patients about impediments to fertilization and ways to promote conception. We discuss various ethical issues surrounding ARTs‚ including family relationships‚ informed choice‚ gender issues
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Essay 1 on Euthanasia The subject of euthanasia‚ passive or otherwise‚ brings up controversial feelings. Passive euthanasia‚ or the letting nature take its course approach with no extraordinary measures taken to preserve life‚ is commonly accepted with minimal outrage. Generally‚ only extremists take a stance against this practice. Active euthanasia however strikes a chord within people that put us at odds not only with each other but within ourselves as well. It is important to understand
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SE 571—Christian Ethics and Social Issues Patrick T. Smith‚ Course Instructor Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Fall Semester 2011 Friday Sessions‚ 6:00-10:00 PM; Saturday Sessions‚ 9:00-4:30 PM Email: ptsmith@gcts.edu Phone: 978-646-4120 COURSE SYLLABUS Course Description This course is a study of the interaction between Christian ethics and social issues. Attention is given to biblical‚ theological and philosophical perspectives on select contemporary social issues facing the church
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INTRODUCTION (DEFINITION) Christian ethics are theological teachings which govern decision making and the moral position of the Church based on various sources of guidance. These are traditions‚ church authorities‚ human experience‚ the Natural Law‚ the Bible; in particular Jesus’s Commandment of love‚ the Beatitudes and the 10 Commandments “You shall not steal” (Ex 20:15). HISTORICAL SETTING Christian ethical teachings vary between denominations for example‚ the Catholic Church places particular
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Explain the Ethical Teachings of one Religion you Have Studied Christian Ethics contains numerous aspects within the ethical teaching of the religion; traditionally‚ the religion taught that something can be determined as ethical or unethical depending on whether God commands it as right or wrong‚ or a more calculative method of summing up the positives and negatives of a moral choice‚ and Christian ethics also contains an appeal to the Natural Law Theory. Christianity has a very diverse nature
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Christian Ethics Final: “Ethical Standards Today” By: Elana Irwin Hall November 11th‚ 2011 {11-11-11} APS/ Cohort 12 Asbury University Professor: Kimberly Goard Final: Christian Ethics: “Ethical Standards Today” By: Elana Irwin Hall Page #1 “Ethical Standards Today” By: Elana Irwin Hall In our daily lives‚ certain
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“Schools should be responsible only for teaching academic skills and not for teaching ethical and social values.” The speaker asserts that schools should be responsible only for teaching academic skills and not for teaching ethical and social values. The issue is much complex and controversial. People‚ because of their personal experience‚ emotional concerns‚ diverse education backgrounds and distinct positions‚ may hold the different opinions. As far as I am concerned‚ I agree that schools
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Essay(Schools should be responsible only for teaching academic skills and not for teaching ethical and social values.) The issue of whether or not schools should be responsible for teaching ethical and social values is a contentious one. While each side has its strengths and weaknesses‚ I believe that school should be responsible for teaching values‚ because the primary role of the school is to prepare students for adult life. Furthermore‚ schools are best equipped to teach values‚ and many values
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“Ethics deals with what is morally right and wrong. Christian Ethics deals with what is morally right and wrong for a Christian.” -Norman Geisler (Christian Ethics: Options and Issues‚ 17) Christian Ethics: Contemporary Issues & Options‚ Second Edition by Norman L. Geisler In this thorough update of a classic textbook‚ noted Christian thinker Norman Geisler evaluates contemporary ethical options (such as antinomianism‚ situation ethics‚ and legalism) and pressing issues of the day (such as
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unite as one under God and rise up against the evil forces of the world. In order to do this everyone‚ both religious and the not religious‚ need to be aware of and recognize the lifestyles of each other. Non Christians should at least study the Philosophy of Christianity‚ as Christians should explore the philosophy of infidelity. Justin Martyr found discussion with Tryphno very stimulating because the two ended up sharing similar viewpoints on important religious philosophies. (Justin‚ Dialogue
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