Evangelical Ethics : Issues Facing the Church

For two Decades, Evangelical Ethics has been regarded as one of the best treatments of contemporary ethical problems facing Christians. This third edition has new chapters on environmental ethics and the genetic revolution, and other chapters have been revised and updated. Book jacket.

Preface

11

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Dimensions of Decision Making

13

(14)

Cases and Issues

Biblical Authority

Empirical and Deliberative Elements

Cases of Conflicting Obligation

Christian Ethics and Law in a Pluralistic Society

Contraception

27

(42)

From Ancient Times to Present

Modern Methods of Contraception

Moral Dimensions of Contraception

Related Issues

Reproductive Technologies

69

(30)

Artificial Insemination

Surrogate Mothers: Wombs for Rent

Sex Selection

In Vitro Fertilization

Divorce and Remarriage

99

(14)

Historical Trends

The Biblical Data

Summary and Conclusions

Homosexuality

113

(24)

Historical and Anthropological Perspectives

Medical Aspects

The Witness of Scripture

Theological and Pastoral Issues

Homosexuality and the Law

Abortion

137

(30)

Historical and Legal Background

Medical Aspects

The Psychological Dimension

Biblical, Theological, and Ethical Considerations

Infanticide and Euthanasia

167

(36)

Infanticide

Death, Dying, and Euthanasia

Capital Punishment

203

(16)

History and the Law

The Teachings of Scripture

Philosophical and Pragmatic Considerations

Civil Disobedience and Revolution

219

(20)

Civil Disobedience

Revolution and the Christian Conscience

War and Peace

239

(24)

War in Human History

The Morality of War: The Pre-Atomic Era

War and Peace in a Nuclear Age

Environmental Ethics: History, Issues, and Theology

263

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Historical Perspectives on the Environmental Movement

Current Environmental Concerns

Biblical Foundations of Environmental Ethics

The Genetic Revolution

275

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Historical Background

The Issues and the Terminology

Theological and Ethical Framework

Reflections on the Issues

Notes

289

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Index of Scripture

341

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Index of Persons

345

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Index of Subjects

351

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Evangelical Ethics : Issues Facing the Church Today

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