Gay marriage. Embryonic stem cell research. Abortion. Such generation-defining issues loom large in our society and demand a thoughtful response. Helping Christians to interact with our morally confused world, Ben Mitchell challenges the relativism so rampant in the West today. In addition to examining the history of ethical reflection from Moses to Immanuel Kant, Mitchell also incorporates the voices of current Christian ethicists such as Stanley Hauerwas and N. T. Wright, proposing a hol...

Living in an era of highly technical medicine is comforting and sometimes confusing. How should Christians make life and death decisions? How do we move from an ancient text like the Bible to twenty-first-century questions about organ transplantation, stem-cell research, and human cloning? What kind of care do we owe one another at the end of life? Is euthanasia a Christian option?Using a dialogue format, an ethicist and physician talk about how to think about thorny ethical issues...

In the quaint town of Willow Creek, where secrets whisper through the wind, a young girl named Mary Ellen emerges as an unlikely heroine. With a heart as pure as the morning dew and a spirit as fierce as a lioness, she embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth behind her father's mysterious disappearance. As Mary Ellen delves deeper into the labyrinth of deceit, she encounters a cast of enigmatic characters, each with their own hidden motives. From the enigmatic Dr. Hawthorne to t...

The Essentials in Christian Ethics series, edited by C. Ben Mitchell and Jason Thacker, is designed to illuminate the richness and centrality of ethics to all of the Christian life. The series consists of short, introductory volumes written by renowned scholars in the fields of ethics, theology, and philosophy. Each volume explores a crucial element of Christian ethical reflection, approaching the subject from within the broader Protestant moral tradition.

Lovely Jan,With her radio, knee-high socks, and curls.In some ways she was different to other lovely girls.She had two wonky eyes that made things hard to see.If you held up two fingers, Jan most likely saw three!But Jan didn’t mind,Not one little bit,It made her ears better at listening to trumpets...

Southern Baptists are the nation's largest protestant denomination, with over 43,000 churches and millions of members. Since its inception, controversy has surrounded the Baptist Faith and Message 2000, Southern Baptists' most recent confession of faith. The present volume consists of essays by Baptist scholars explaining and defending that document. Each of the 18 articles of the BF&M 2000 is addressed, with special attention to the most critical issues and changes from the denomination's...

As artificial intelligence advances, healthcare faces a profound ethical question: Can machines truly care? This book critically examines the rise of AI-driven social robots--"carebots"--in patient care, evaluating their benefits and potential harms through the lens of Christian ethics. While AI may enhance efficiency and offer support in specific healthcare contexts, it also risks dehumanizing care, replacing genuine human presence with technological substitutes. Grounded in a theology of...

Scripture presents a unified story of God’s redemptive history and vision for the Christian life. As such, the biblical canon serves as the foundation for Christian ethics. In Biblical Ethics: A Short Companion, Jacob Shatzer offers a primer in biblical ethics that explores principles and interpretative methods for understanding how the Bible speaks with a unified voice and vision for the Christian life.Shatzer begins by defining biblical ethics and examining its nature in...

"Environmental Monitoring Systems: Innovative Approaches and Technologies for Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection" delves into the critical role of monitoring systems in safeguarding our planet's ecosystems. As environmental challenges intensify, understanding the tools and technologies available for effective monitoring has never been more vital.This comprehensive guide explores a wide array of innovative approaches in environmental monitoring, co...

"Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI for Beginners: A Comprehensive Introduction to the Fundamentals, Practical Applications, and Future Trends of AI Technologies" is your essential guide to understanding the world of artificial intelligence. This book is designed specifically for newcomers to AI, offering a clear and engaging introduction to both foundational concepts and advanced topics in the field.Starting with the basics, the book provides a thorough overview of artifici...

Bionic boogers return in the seventh book in this #1 New York Times bestselling series by Dav Pilkey, the author and illustrator of Dog Man!George and Harold thought they were beyond boogers. Their new pet, Sulu the Bionic Hamster, had defeated the Bionic Booger Boy, and through the wonders of science, Melvin Sneedly had been brought back to normal (well, almost normal). It looked like their last adventure was actually going to have a happy ending... except for on...

In 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic brought the world to its knees. When we weren’t sheltering in place, we were advised to wear masks, wash our hands, and practice social distancing. We watched in horror as medical personnel worked around the clock to care for the sick and dying. Businesses were shuttered, travel stopped, workers were furloughed, and markets dropped. And people continued to die.Amid all this uncertainty, writers and artists from around the world continued to create com...