Is abortion murder?
The subject of abortion is perhaps one of the most highly charged issues of our day. Finding an honest answer to the question “is abortion murder?” takes courage for those who have performed abortions or have had abortions themselves. The Bible is clear about the fact that murder is wrong (Exodus 20:13). However, in some…
In end-of-life decisions, when should quality of life be a consideration?
The advancement of medical technology has saved lives and the quality of life for many, but it has also created new questions that previous generations did not have to answer. A century ago, end-of-life options were few, and death came more quickly without machines to keep organs functioning when the brain wasn’t. But, now that…
Is there an age limit to how long we can live?
Many people understand Genesis 6:3 to be a 120-year age limit on humanity, “Then the Lord said, ‘My Spirit will not contend with man forever, for he is mortal; his days will be a hundred and twenty years.’” However, Genesis chapter 11 records several people living past the age of 120. As a result, some…
What does the Bible say about population control / depopulation?
The Bible doesn’t say anything about population control. Instead, humans are told to “be fruitful and multiply” (Genesis 1:22, 28). Psalm 127:3–5 tells us that children are a heritage from the Lord and that the fruit of the womb is a reward from Him. At the time of this writing, there are approximately 7.1 billion…
Should a Christian prepare a last will and testament?
A will is essentially the same thing as a testament. It is a written document that communicates the way a person wants to have his or her assets dispersed after death. Since a person can change his or her will as circumstances change, it is only the last (most recent) will/testament that is in force.…
What is anti-natalism?
Anti-natalism (also spelled antinatalism) is a philosophy that discourages human birth as immoral. Anti-natalists assign negative value to human procreation, claiming that bringing more children into the world is wrong. One of the more vocal advocates of anti-natalism is David Benatar, a philosophy professor whose book Better Never to Have Been: The Harm of Coming…
Who was the oldest man in the Bible?
Genesis chapter 5 lists nine men who had very long lives. How and why they lived such long lives is not specifically said. Adam lived 930 years (Genesis 5:5). Seth lived 912 years (Genesis 5:8). Enosh lived 905 years (Genesis 5:11). Kenan lived 910 years (Genesis 5:14). Mahalalel lived 895 years (Genesis 5:17). Jared lived…
Who is really “playing God”?
This question brings to the surface some of the hidden considerations involved in end-of-life decision-making. The primary consideration for many people is whether life can have “meaning” beyond certain thresholds of suffering or the loss of vital functions. One problem in evaluating such “meaning” is the often subjective nature of the decision-making process. A deeper…
What does the Bible say about aging/growing old?
The Bible presents growing old as a normal, natural part of life in this world. There is honor involved in the aging process, because growing old is normally accompanied by increased wisdom and experience. “Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life” (Proverbs 16:31; see also Proverbs 20:29). God…
Why did the people in Genesis live such long lives?
It is somewhat of a mystery why people in early chapters of Genesis lived such long lives. There are many theories put forward by biblical scholars. The genealogy in Genesis 5 records the line of the godly descendants of Seth—the line that would eventually produce the Messiah. God possibly blessed this line with especially long…