 |
|
Product Description
Fearfully And Wonderfully Made - Dr Megan Best - Softcover
What sort of contraception, if any, should I use? When does human life begin-at fertilisation or at some point after that? What are the arguments for and against abortion? Is it OK to use genetic screening and other pre-natal tests to check for abnormalities in my unborn baby? Should Christians use IVF and other assisted reproductive technologies? What is the current state of embryonic stem cell research?These are just some of the many complex and emotion-laden questions we face in the rapidly changing field of reproductive medicine, and most Christians do so with two very significant handicaps:
- We don't have accurate up-to-date information about the medical and technological issues involved
- We have not thought through a sound, biblical framework for making ethical decisions in this area
Dr Megan Best provides what is lacking in both of these vital areas. Built on extensive historical, biblical and medical research, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made is the comprehensive, accurate, biblically-based ethical handbook that Christians have been waiting for.
Key benefits
- Provides clear, up-to-date medical information about a large range of medical technologies, including contraception, prenatal genetic testing and IVF.
- Gives an equally clear, well-argued Christian framework for making ethical decisions.
Useful for
- Couples facing decisions about contraception, pregnancy, assisted reproduction and similar issues.
- Pastors and counsellors who want reliable information and guidance on these topics.
At last-a single volume examining beginning-of-life issues that is equally competent in biology, theology, philosophy and pastoral care. Scarcely less important, Dr Best's book is admirably clear, simple without being simplistic, comprehensive without being overly complicated. This is now the "must read" book in the field, a necessary resource not only for pastors, ethicists, and laypersons who share her Christian convictions, but also for anyone who wants to participate knowledgeably in current bioethical debates.
Megan Best is a medical doctor and a bioethicist. She is passionate about the value of human life and has been involved at both state and federal government levels in the development of Australian legislation regulating treatment of unborn humans. She was a foundation member of the National Health and Medical Research Council's Licensing Committee, which oversees some of these regulations.
Megan is married to John and they have two wonderful daughters.
Product Code: fawm
ISBN: 9781921896613
Title: Fearfully And Wonderfully Made
Author: Dr Megan Best
Cover: Softcover
Category: Christian Book
Sub Category: Ethics
For more information email info@bmobooks.com.au
Individual Item Postage Australia Wide - $8.00
Individual Item International Postage - $25.00
Postage Discounts Apply for Multiple Items
For an individualised postage quote based on country and actual item please email info@bmobooks.com.au
All Prices are in Australian Dollars
