The Culture of Life:
Ten Essential Principles for Christian Bioethics
By Ryan C. MacPherson, Ph.D.
Presented at “Fault Lines: The Chasm between the Cultures of Life and Death,” the 2011 Life Conference of Wisconsin Lutherans for Life and Concordia University–Wisconsin, Mequon, Wisconsin, 12 November 2011.
Outline:
- 1. The culture of life cherishes God’s creation.
- 2. The culture of life celebrates marital procreation.
- 3. The culture of life flows from marriage.
- 4. The culture of life honors parents.
- 5. The culture of life respects the elderly.
- 6. The culture of life provides for widows and orphans.
- 7. The culture of life catechizes the rising generation.
- 8. The culture of life fosters a free and just society.
- 9. The culture of life appears doomed to extinction.
- 10. The culture of life heralds the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Available:
- Audio recording (forthcoming)
- Conference Handout (PDF)
