Articles on Doctor's Articles
You Want to Become a Doctor?
So, you or someone you know would like to become a doctor (or a nurse)? Great! The world needs more Christians who are compassionate about being part of Jesus’ healing ministry. It also takes a special gift to have the desire, knowledge, and ability to effectively address the physical needs of your patients, without neglecting their spiritual needs. At the same time, it…
CBD – Illegal No More
A grandmotherly figure pleadingly looked into the doctor’s eyes and stated, “All I want to know is this: Is it legal?” Questions like this, regarding substances such as CBD oil, have become more common in recent times due to the head-spinning pace of changes in the law. Glossy brochures from natural food and supplement stores are beginning to flood our mailboxes with all…
Regeneration – Stem Cell Issues
Today, I’d like to continue and possibly complete our discussion of Regenerative Medicine. I want to consider where it stands today, and how Christians can navigate the complex maze of treatments. As you may recall, in the previous issue of this magazine we discussed that Regenerative Medicine is man’s attempt to re-create organ systems. We described how fetal tissue was…
“Regeneration”—Stem Cell Issues
I have been told by many women folk here in Holmes County, Ohio, that we have excellent charity stores and second-hand shops, as is often the case where large groups of plain people are living. We have had people from all around come to visit, taking extra time to drop by these stores. Apparently, people here like to keep things in top shape, so at the first sign of wear,…
Vaccinations – Wrapping It Up
With this article we hope to wrap up this series on vaccinations. In this series, I tried to show that while vaccines are effective, the development and production of some are based on immoral practices. We also considered the real risks of complications from vaccines. Finally, we introduced the idea that for a number of vaccines, the benefit is primarily for the society,…
Vaccines – the Cost of Security
13 Therefore set I in the lower places behind the wall, and on the higher places, I even set the people after their families with their swords, their spears, and their bows. 14 And I looked, and rose up, and said unto the nobles, and to the rulers, and to the rest of the people, Be not ye afraid of them: remember the Lord, which is great and terrible, and fight for your…
Vaccines – Ethical Concerns for the Christian
In this issue, we will continue our look into the various aspects of vaccinations. In the first article (two issues ago), I hoped to have demonstrated that vaccines, in addition to good nutrition and hygiene, are responsible for eradicating (or nearly eradicating) a number of diseases – small pox…
