Alleen Vandaag Stages on life’s way : orthodox thinking on bioethics – by John Breck and Lyn Breck

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Orthodox thinking on bioethics

Foundations, book 1.

Taking the reader through the stages of life from conception to resurrection, the authors plumb the vital wisdom of the Christian tradition, coupled with pastoral training and an awareness of medical and scientific data, to address ethical and moral issues. Among the topics covered are marriage and sexuality, embryos and stem-cell research, newborns and disabilities, addictions and family systems, and end-of-life care.

Contents:
— Bioethical challenges in the new millennium
— The covenantal aspect of Christian marriage
— The use and abuse of human embryos
— The sacredness of newborn life
— On addictions and family systems
— The hope of glory : from a physical to a spiritual body
— Care in the final stage of life.

For further NOTES See also the BACK of the book!