Rebecca McLaughlin is joined by James Eglinton to have a conversation about the arguments for and against euthanasia, how Christians should think about it, and where our hope can be found.Questions Covered in This Episode:
- What is euthanasia? What is this conversation about? How does it connect to The Great British Bake Off?
- Why might people be in favor of euthanasia?
- What is your wife's perspective as someone who is involved in geriatric care as a medical professional?
- How should Christians think about euthanasia?
- What are the compelling arguments against euthanasia?
- How can Christians enter into these spaces and conversations?
- What is it about being a human that makes us valuable?
- What is the meaning of suffering?
Guest Bio:James Eglinton is the Meldrum Senior Lecturer in Reformed Theology at New College, the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of several books; including but not limited to, Trinity and Organism, Neo-Calvinism and the French Revolution, Herman Bavinck on Preaching and Preachers, and Bavinck: A Critical Biography. He serves as Associate Editor of the Journal of Reformed Theology published by Bril and is a co-host for the Grace in Common podcastResources Mentioned:Prue Leith's Approach to Euthanasia is Imprudent by James Eglinton Follow Us:
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