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West MD, Tom H

 
9781523816101: Christian Culture & Controversy: Engaging Culture to Make a Difference

Synopsis

Christians are often confused by medical bioethical issues. They feel they lack adequate information and understanding to develop meaningful judgments concerning the varied bioethical positions presented. Clear thinking as presented in the fields of science, philosophy, and Christian theology should be the basis of anyone’s decisions regarding bioethics. “Christian Culture and Controversy” will be helpful to Christians wishing to understand the issues involved in today’s controversial bioethical discussions. Its goal is to inform fellow Christians as to the current state of our culture and its divergent and often contradictory views on medical bioethics. Emphasizing America’s uniqueness in the world, the book explores of a variety of disciplines and their effect on bioethical thought. Equipping Christians to develop positions with confidence and fulfill their necessary involvement in any discussion of bioethical issues has never been more essential.

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À propos de l'auteur

Dr West is a retired general surgeon living in Florida and North Carolina. As a Christian layman, he has come to realized that fellow laymen often lack basic information necessary to evaluate the pressing demands of bioethical issues in our culture. In this book, he presents information gleaned from his studies. In addition, he has presented Christian bioethical information to local churches with enthusiastic reception. Fellow laymen have encouraged him to write this book to assist other laymen, pastors, and physicians in offering this information to their own church bodies. He claims no expertise in any area discussed other than his medical credentials, but presents sound information offered by others on rights, personhood, cultural worldview, and Christian bioethics.

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