In a world where incredible medical technologies are possible ... does
"can do" mean "should do"? Why the Church Needs Bioethics helps you
understand and constructively engage bioethical challenges with the
resources of Christian wisdom and ministry. Three rich and true-to-life
case studies illustrate the urgency of such bioethical issues as
reproductive and genetic technologies, abortion, forgoing treatment,
assisted suicide, stem cell research, and human enhancement
technologies. Leading Christian voices bring biblical and theological
perspective to bear on the incredible medical technologies available
today; mobilize useful insights from health care, law, and business; and
demonstrate the powerful ways the church can make a difference through
counseling, pastoral care, intercultural ministry, preaching, and
education. This book equips students, church and lay leaders, and people
in health-related fields with the knowledge to make faithful bioethical
decisions and to help foster a world where human beings are shown
respect as people created in the image of God. Contributors to Why the
Church Needs Bioethics include leading Bible and theology scholars, such
as D. A. Carson and Kevin Vanhoozer; leaders in the areas of preaching
(Greg Scharf) and ethics (Scott Rae); and 15 other experts in the fields
of biblical-theological studies, ministry, communication, business, law,
healthcare, and bioethics.
