Dignity and Death: Part I
In a landmark case on September 11, 2015, the California State Legislature approved a bill allowing for physician-assisted suicide. California Governor Jerry Brown signed the End of Life Option Act into law on October 5. The legislation now allows physicians to prescribe medicine for terminally ill patients to end their own lives. The political backdrop to this bill is interesting because the California...
The Bible and Economics
Imagine one morning you wake up and you’re suddenly the only person living on the planet.[1] How would you respond? After realizing the surrounding events, you might take up residence in that house you’ve always dreamed of living in. You can now drive anywhere you want, because, well, gas is free. You might decorate your home with the rug from the Oval Office and take all the food you want from the grocery stores. However, several...
Scripture and Decision-Making
In a world filled with test-tube babies, drones, and physician-assisted suicide, Christian ethics can become unpredictable, with positions turning irrelevant as soon as they are broadcasted. This dilemma causes us to ask, how do we move from the ancient text of the Bible to contemporary ethical issues? Do the Old and New Testaments give answers for ethical dilemmas in public policy, genetics, creation care, and politics? While moral...
Life, Ministry, and More with Dr. Robert Picirilli (Part 2)
by Zach Maloney & Jarred Taylor On Monday, we posted Part 1 of Jarred Taylor’s interview with Dr. Picirilli. In today’s post, we conclude this wide-ranging interview. ______________________ JT: You also talk about the narrative account of Jesus and the rich young ruler in the book. What significance does this story have for how we should view discipleship? RP: The rich young ruler asked Jesus, “Teacher, what good deed must I do to...
Life, Ministry, and More with Dr. Robert Picirilli
by Zach Maloney & Jarred Taylor The Helwys Society Forum is pleased to have Jarred Taylor contribute a special interview this week. Jarred attends Tippett’s Chapel FWB Church in Clayton, North Carolina. Jarred and his family are actively involved in music and youth related activities at Tippett’s Chapel. Jarred and his brother, Logan, also make up a cellist team that performs on a regular basis. Back in March, congregants at...
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