Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture Cultural Update: Constitutional bans on physician-assisted suicide; Teaching the Bible in public schools
Nov 22, 2024
Explore the recent constitutional ban on physician-assisted suicide in West Virginia and its ethical implications. Delve into the heated debate surrounding Harvard's 'Sex Week' and the search for deeper meaning in relationships. Discover the Texas Board of Education's move to integrate biblical content into school curricula and the resulting discussions on faith in education. Plus, gain insights on genetic privacy in healthcare and navigate the principles of thoughtful, generous giving.
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Assisted Suicide and Bioethics
- West Virginia's constitutional amendment banning assisted suicide raises important bioethical questions.
- It highlights concerns about expanding medically assisted death and protecting patient autonomy.
Sex Week at Harvard: A Critique
- Harvard's "Sex Week" and a student's critique reveal a cultural yearning for deeper meaning.
- The student argues that the event reduces intimacy to superficiality and ignores the spiritual aspect of sex.
Bible in Texas Schools: Balancing History and Evangelism
- The Texas Board of Education's support for a Bible-infused curriculum sparks debate.
- Concerns arise about the balance between historical instruction and potential evangelism, especially in elementary schools.