Christianity and Social & Moral Issues
Globally, opposition to euthanasia dwarfs end-of-life movements
Jurisdictions which permit assisted suicide or euthanasia suck all the oxygen out of media coverage of this topic. To put the issue in perspective, assisted suicide or euthanasia is only legal in Canada, Belgium, the Netherlands, Switzerland and a handful of American states. Nearly everywhere else, doctors have repudiated it.
A guide to making submissions on the Abortion Legislation Bill
Looking for information to help you make a submission on this Bill? Here’s a good place to start. We have included links to recommended resources and walk you through the process of making your submission.
NZCN is OPPOSED to the “Abortion Legislation Bill”
Dr Stuart Lange wrote the following submission to the Abortion Legislation Committee in opposition to the “Abortion Legislation Bill” on behalf of New Zealand Christian Network.
When does an unborn child become a human being?
Often one of the most contentious questions raised in the abortion debate. Dr Stuart Lange lists some of the scientific, moral and legal issues pertaining to answering that question.
Some Christian starting points about abortion
There is no mention of abortion in the Bible, but there are many biblical passages and principles in the Bible that we should take into account.
Removing rage from our public debates
Rage against the machine. Stick it to the man. If you’re not for us, you’re against us. They’re familiar sayings, and sometimes comforting ones, especially when our nation is in the thick of debate about issues that really fire people up—euthanasia, cannabis, and most recently, abortion.