by Ethos Institute | Jan 29, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
It is clear that the Christian Tradition opposes abortion because it is the wilful killing of another human being. But are there no exceptions? What about pregnancies that result from rape? Should abortion be allowed in order to save the life of the pregnant woman?...
by Ethos Institute | Jan 29, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
IN THE modern world dying has become a problem! The extraordinary advances in science and technology have not only made it possible for doctors to alleviate pain but also to extend life. The possibility of being maintained on life support for months and sometimes...
by Ethos Institute | Jan 29, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
CAPITAL punishment is a divisive issue today, even among Christians. Fundamentalist Christians in America, especially from the so-called Bible-belt, support the death penalty because it is the explicit teaching of Scripture, particularly the Old Testament....
by Ethos Institute | Jan 29, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
Should Christians support organ donations and transplantation? SINCE medical doctors Joseph Murray and David Hume performed the first successful living-related kidney transplant from identical twins in 1954, the science of organ transplantation has advanced by leaps...
by Ethos Institute | Jan 29, 2015 | More Articles by Dr Roland Chia
What is the Christian perspective on human rights? THE modern concept of human rights is historically rooted in deism whose concept of God and human autonomy are radically at odds with the teachings of the Bible and the Christian Faith. Christian theologians have long...