Medicine is unfriendly to those who root bioethics in their religious faith. Two new books challenge that.
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Acton’s Religion & Liberty reviews Bioethics for Nurses: A Christian Moral Vision and Bioethics: A Primer for Christians (4th ed.) - R&L
As iron sharpens iron,
one person sharpens another. (Proverbs 27:17)
Acton’s Religion & Liberty reviews Bioethics for Nurses: A Christian Moral Vision and Bioethics: A Primer for Christians (4th ed.) - R&L
“ ‘We have to slow the rising tide of COVID-19 cases, or our hospitals will be overrun,’ the CMDA said in its ‘A Plea to Our Churches’ statement, which was authored by Jeffrey Barrows and Dr. Christopher Hook.” - CPost
“We are hearing from some that this disease is extremely serious and from others that it’s relatively minor. Compared to other conditions and diseases you treat, how serious is COVID-19?” - Challies
“It’s just something I’ve been taking one day at a time, lots of prayer,” Inokon said. “I write out my feelings when I feel like I can, when I can articulate them, and then just giving myself grace to feel however I feel throughout the process.” - BPNews
“I’ve found it useful to reflect on hospital experiences through writing, with particular focus on the quiet individuals working alongside physicians and nurses during this time, including patient transport staff, environmental services staff, and dining services staff. They are unsung heroes, in my opinion, important components of any hospital operation.” - BJU Today
“Jesus clearly wanted to relieve suffering when He had the opportunity to do so, even on a Sabbath.” - IFWE
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