Life in the Womb The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (8) Human life begins in the womb. “When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children come out, but there is no harm, the one who hit her shall surely be fined, as the ...
Taking Life: War The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (7) In war it may be necessary to take the life of another human being. “When you go out to war against your enemies.…” Deuteronomy 20:1 The Law of God was given in a context in which war was ...
Taking Life: Capital Punishment The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (6) The death penalty has not been revoked; however, it must be postponed as long as possible. “Whoever takes a human life shall surely be put to death.” Leviticus 24:17 Murder was not the only sin for which capital ...
Prolonging Life The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies regarding Life (5) The only acceptable “quality of life” is “precious.” And he said, “Naked I came from my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return. The LORD gave, and the LORD has taken away; blessed be the name of the ...
Loving Those with Physical Challenges The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (4) Every life is precious and must be respected. “You shall not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block before the blind, but you shall fear your God: I am the LORD.” Leviticus 19:14 One could ...
Artificial Life The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies regarding Life (3) No policies should be enacted which compromise the Biblical view of life. “When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children come out, but there is no harm, the one who hit her shall surely be ...
The Beginning of Life The Law of God and Public Policy: Policies Regarding Life (2) In Biblical Law, life begins in the womb. “When men strive together and hit a pregnant woman, so that her children come out, but there is no harm, the one who hit her shall surely be fined, ...
Some Thoughts on Immigration Reform The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (7) Changes in immigration law are needed, and God’s Law can help. “For the LORD your God is a God of gods and Lord of lords, the great, the mighty, and the awesome God, who is ...
One Law for All The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (6) Everyone living within the borders must abide by the law of the land. “You shall have the same rule for the sojourner and for the native, for I am the LORD your God.” Leviticus 24:22 The context ...
Plan to Work The Law of God and Public Policy: On Immigrants and Immigration (5) Foreigners who wish to live in this country must be prepared to work. “And when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap your field right up to its edge, nor shall you ...