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January 12, 2009 | In: Culture of Life, Human Dignity, Medical Ethics, Society, Transcendent Goods, Truth, Worldviews
There can be no doubt that the worldview dominated by the medical profession today is utilitarianism. Utilitarians judge things according to how quickly and easily they meet current and present needs. Utilitarianism does not seek meaning in human action...
November 14, 2008 | In: Education, Human Dignity, Law & Authority, Parenting, Society, Virtue
Bullying has become an issue that is growing in the public eye. I was bullied as a child - from elementary school all the way through high school. While in my experience I would have to say that news reports about the "damage" caused by bullying are a...
October 24, 2008 | In: Culture of Life, Human Dignity, Medical Ethics, New Birth Technology
Claims by the Catholic Church that in vitro fertilization and other "new birth technologies" treat children as a commodity to be bought and sold are often met with scorn. After all, parents who desire to have children are always motivated by love, right?...
October 13, 2008 | In: Culture of Life, Human Dignity, New Birth Technology
Ireland is a bit behind the rest of us. Their culture and laws are still greatly influenced by Christianity. They still legally protect human life at all stages. Don't worry, though. They're catching up.1 A Dublin Supreme Court recently ruled...
October 6, 2008 | In: Culture of Life, Euthanasia, Human Dignity, Medical Ethics, Suffering, Worldviews
The increase of naturalist and utilitarian thinking in the medical profession is perhaps seen most clearly in the treatment of unresponsive patients. The utilitarian measure of one's "quality of life" leads to the conclusion that if a patient is...
Jeff Arrowood is a freelance Catholic educator and entrepreneur. He works out of his central Wisconsin home as a stay-home dad. Jeff offers educational services including curriculum writing, online classes, educational articles, live educational programs, and Catholic books & media -- all for the purpose of promoting Catholic literacy and leading Catholics to the Joy of the Truth.