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Monday, December 01, 2008

When Does Life Begin?
Once again the debate over abortion and, to a lesser degree, stem cell research, is figuring in US Presidential politics. John McCain, Sarah Palin, Joe Biden and Barack Obama have all expressed strong views. Sarah Palin is especially appealing to those who see abortion as a litmus test that is determinative of who is or is not qualified to become President of the United States.

In much of this discussion it is taken as a given that the "Bible teaches life begins at conception." In fact, the Bible teaches no such thing. Let's take a closer look at what the Bible actually affirms about the origins of human life. ...

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The Rev. Charles P. Henderson is a Presbyterian minister and Executive Director of 
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He is the author of God and Science (John Knox Press, 1986).  
A revised and expanded version of the book is appearing here.
God and Science (Hypertext Edition, 2005)
He is also editor of a new book, featuring articles by world class scientists and theologians, and illustrating the leading views on the relationship between science and religion:
Faith, Science and the Future (CrossCurrents Press, 2007)  

Charles also tracks the boundry between the virtual and the real at his blog: Next World Design, focusing on the mediation of art, science and spirituality in the metaverse.  

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