CMF Files
A set of 16 briefing papers giving guidance on understanding, and responding as a Christian, to a variety of topical ethical issues. Also available on the CMF web site.
The Medical Maze, David Cook (CMF Booklet)
A Christian approach to healthcare ethics using four concepts, God’s revelation in scripture, the common ground we have with colleagues through creation, the relevance of redemption in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit. This model is then applied to the issues surrounding euthanasia.
Ethics: Arthur F. Holmes (IVP)
Morals are approached in a basic yet authoritative way from a philosophical and biblical perspective. Issues addressed include punishment, human rights, love and sex and legislating morality.
New Dictionary of Christian Ethics and Pastoral Theology: D. J. Atkinson & D. H. Field, Eds. (IVP)
An integration of moral, pastoral and practical theology aimed at helping pastors, counsellors, healthcare workers and Christians in professional or commercial life who want to live out their faith meaningfully and ethically in today’s world. Arranged in two sections with essays on ethical topics in section one and then a more concise a-z of ethical issues in section two.
Question Time: David Cook (IVP)
Written in a popular and engaging style this book act as a quick reference as to how Christians might approach, understand and respond to such issues as the use of drugs, telling ‘white lies’, use of embryos in medical research, abortion, euthanasia, cohabitation, use of nuclear weapons and many other such topical and ethical issues.
