Thinking about taking a new medicine?
Have you ever wondered how new medicines are approved for use? And how are we, as Christian individuals, to think about a new medicine? In this article, pharmacist Eliza McEwin explains the process whereby new medications are made available in Australia, the factors to consider regarding whether they are suitable for you, and how to […]
ICMDA webinars
The International Christian Medical and Dental Association has been hosting educational webinars since 2020, in the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. There is now an archive of over 250 free webinars on issues relating to healthcare, leadership and Christian mission available online. Check it out!
Living with Voluntary Assisted Dying
In this booklet, Professor Megan Best discusses the challenges facing Christian Healthcare workers following the legalisation of euthanasia and physician-assisted dying in Australia, giving some practical advice to support those navigating the new healthcare environment.
A Christian approach to Assisted Reproductive Technologies
So many Australian children are now born through Assisted Reproduction that they number approximately one for every classroom across the country. Infertility is a painful and difficult problem, and IVF is often seen as the solution for childlessness. However, this process can raise complex ethical questions for the Christian, which are best considered before treatment […]
Explore resources from the Society for Christian Bioethicists
The Society for Christian Bioethicists exists as a forum for Christians and the wider academic community to discuss Christian Bioethics. The three aims of the Society are to support Christian bioethicists in their vocation, to promote the bioethical insights of Christianity within the academy, and to equip the wider church in its thinking about contemporary […]
Explore the latest resources from CASE
The Centre for Christian Apologetics, Scholarship and Education (CASE) was established as a ministry of New College in 2002 by Prof Trevor Cairney. The CASE Centre aims to provide Christian commentary on social, intellectual and academic issues, and engage people of all persuasions in debate and discussion concerning contemporary issues of broad interest. It does […]
Introduction to abortion arguments
Abortion is one of the most contentious and emotionally charged issues in contemporary society, raising profound ethical, legal, and social questions. ‘Pro-choice’ advocates emphasise the right to bodily autonomy, while ‘pro-life’ supporters assert the equal moral value of all human lives from fertilisation, insisting on their protection. In this introduction to the arguments, Dr Bruce […]
Engaging in the abortion debate: a Christian perspective in a secular world
In this article, bioethicist Bruce P Blackshaw considers how Christians can participate in the abortion debate today.
Applying the Theological Brakes to AI and Techno-enthusiasm
Chris Mulherin considers the ethical challenges presented by recent rapid advances in artificial intelligence and biotechnology. He outlines some theological concerns raised by the new technology.
Book review: the gender revolution
Dr Megan Best reviews a recent Australian publication that explores the biblical, biological and pastoral care perspectives to take into account when ministering to those who feel that their gender identity does not match the physical body that God gave them.