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Confusion in Defining the Value of Life
Recent developments both within the United States and outside our nation point to the astounding confusion about the value and worth of a human life. What gives value to life? Is a baby growing in its mother’s womb of value and worth? Is China’s repugnant one-child policy, which despite denials is still, practically speaking, the policy of China, acceptable or ethically wrong? How should we even think about the contraception issue that surfaced as a result of President Obama’s health care law? These are three interrelated categories that I seek to address on this edition of Issues.
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About IIP
James P. Eckman (Jim) is President and Professor in Bible and History at Grace University in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been at Grace since 1983. He holds the following degrees:
- B.S., Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1969)
- M.A., Lehigh University (1973)
- Th.M. (with honor), Dallas Theological Seminary (1983)
- Ph.D., University of Nebraska–Lincoln (1989)
He has also completed additional postgraduate work at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. He received the Charles A. Nash Award in Historical Theology while at Dallas Seminary. [Read More]
Featured Issues
Is There a Crisis of Character in America?
“Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Could not put Humpty Dumpty together again.”
Although the origin of this nursery rhyme is much disputed—the point for us is well taken: Once something is broken, it is most difficult/nearly impossible to fix or restore.
The Contraceptive Pill at 50: Some Reflections
In May 1960, the FDA approved a new oral contraceptive, which ushered in a veritable revolution in American culture—indeed for the whole world. It truly was one of those watersheds in human history. Today, over 100 million women use this oral contraceptive. But we are still working through the massive effects of this pill, which altered so much in our culture. How should we think about the social revolution brought about by the pill?
Heaven & Hell
The Sad Teaching of Harold Camping It has been said that “the one thing we learn from history is that we learn nothing from history.” This equally applies to those who should learn from church history. Throughout the history of the church, leaders have attempted to be specific about certain historical developments and relate those events to biblical prophecy, specifically the return of Christ.
Culture & Wordview
Is There a Crisis of Character in America? “Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.
Humpty Dumpty had a great fall.
All the king’s horses and all the king’s men
Could not put Humpty Dumpty together again.”
Although the origin of this nursery rhyme is much disputed—the point for us is well taken: Once something is broken, it is most difficult/nearly impossible to fix or restore.
Ethics
Confusion in Defining the Value of Life Recent developments both within the United States and outside our nation point to the astounding confusion about the value and worth of a human life. What gives value to life? Is a baby growing in its mother’s womb of value and worth? Is China’s repugnant one-child policy, which despite denials is still, practically speaking, the policy of China, acceptable or ethically wrong? How should we even think about the contraception issue that surfaced as a result of President Obama’s health care law? These are three interrelated categories that I seek to address on this edition of Issues.
