It’s a rock-solid Western conviction: All men—and women—are created equal. But where does it come from? Well, not the Enlightenment.
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Automation and the Dignity of Work: Machines Aren’t Imago Dei
We’re in the middle of a revolution that could prove as disruptive as the Industrial Revolution. What does work look like in a world of automation?
Teenager Hospitalized after Working out too Much
We all want to make a mark in the world, to do something that will outlive us.
Human Life and Ethics in a Brave New World: Sign up for Our Next Short Course!
Advances in technology are changing almost everything about our lives. But it must not change how we understand, and value, human life.
Advice from a Man without Arms
Daniel Ritchie is a husband, a father of two, and a Christian speaker and writer. He is also a bit unusual in that he eats with his feet, drives with his feet, and brushes his teeth with his feet.
The Story of Alfie Evans: A Tale of Two Kates
The Alfie Evans tragedy brings into sharp focus two ways to value human life.
Elderly Couple Commits Assisted Suicide, Claims 'It’s the Quality of Life that Counts'
After 66 years of marriage, Charlie and Francie Emerick chose to take advantage of Oregon’s Death With Dignity Law. Last April, with physician assistance, the couple took lethal doses together to end their own lives.
Why Suicide Is a Tragedy All Around
The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) says on its website (nimh.nih.gov): “Over 40,000 people die by suicide each year in the United States; it is the 10th leading cause of death overall. Suicide is complicated and tragic but it is often preventable.”
Thousands of Frozen In Vitro Babies are Waiting for a Chance to Live
Hundreds of thousands of babies created through in vitro fertilization are waiting for a chance to live.
‘Pro-life’ Must Encompass More Than Opposition to Abortion
If being “pro-life” only means opposing abortion, we need a better conversation about the myriad ways human life is threatened today.
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