Christian Bioethics, Adults (Standard Print)
Christian Bioethics, Adults (Standard Print)
- 224-page Christian bioethics resource written by moral philosopher C. Ben Mitchell and medical doctor D. Joy Riley
- Accessible dialogue format between ethicist and physician addressing contemporary medical ethics from biblical worldview
- Comprehensive coverage of controversial topics including abortion, stem cell research, organ transplantation, and end-of-life care
- Organized into three key sections examining "taking of life," "making of life," and "faking of life" ethical issues
- Standard print single column format designed for pastors, healthcare professionals, and families facing medical decisions
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Description
Christian Bioethics for Adults in Standard Print provides essential guidance for navigating complex medical and ethical decisions through a Christian worldview. Written by ethicist C. Ben Mitchell and physician D. Joy Riley, this 224-page resource uses an accessible dialogue format to address contemporary bioethical challenges including organ transplantation, stem-cell research, genetic engineering, and end-of-life care. The book systematically examines controversial topics under three key categories: the taking of life, the making of life, and the faking of life, offering biblical perspectives on issues like abortion, euthanasia, assisted suicide, and in vitro fertilization.
- Dialogue format between a moral philosopher and medical doctor creates accessible discussion of complex ethical issues
- Comprehensive coverage of modern bioethical topics including genetic engineering, cloning, and reproductive technologies
- Biblical foundation for medical decision-making with practical application to 21st-century healthcare challenges
- Targeted resource for pastors, healthcare professionals, and families facing difficult medical decisions
- Single column format with black text throughout 224 pages for easy reading and study
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Additional Information
UPC: 9781433671142Pages: 224Brand : LifeWayAge Level: AdultsPrint Type: Standard PrintColumn Type: Single ColumnThumb Index: NoWords of Christ: BlackZippered: NoProduct Category: BiblesCondition: New
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About the Author
C. Ben Mitchell, Ph.D., is Graves Professor of Moral Philosophy at Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, and an ordained minister with pastoral experience. ' ' D. Joy Riley, M.D., M.A.(Bioethics), is Executive Director of The Tennessee Center for Bioethics & Culture in Brentwood, Tennessee, and also serves as ethics consultant for a Nashville, Tennessee, area hospital.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Who is the target audience for Christian Bioethics?
This book is designed for pastors, healthcare professionals, and families who are facing difficult healthcare decisions and seeking guidance from a Christian perspective.
- What ethical issues does Christian Bioethics address?
Christian Bioethics covers a range of ethical issues, including organ transplantation, stem-cell research, euthanasia, abortion, genetic engineering, and in vitro fertilization, framed within a Christian context.
- What is the format of the discussions in the book?
The book is structured as a dialogue between an ethicist and a physician, making complex ethical discussions more accessible to readers.
- How does the book relate biblical teachings to modern ethical dilemmas?
Christian Bioethics explores how ancient biblical texts can inform and guide contemporary moral questions, bridging the gap between scripture and modern medical ethics.
- Does the book provide guidance on end-of-life care?
Yes, the book discusses the care owed to individuals at the end of life, addressing critical questions about euthanasia and other end-of-life decisions from a Christian viewpoint.
