Overview
"The Befuddled Stork is the third in a series helping persons of faith think theologically as they struggle with contemporary ethical issues. This book focuses on reproductive technology, abortion, and human cloning. Each part of the book is introduced by a person with clinical/scientific experience who gives basic information about the subjects addressed: reproductive technology that creates ""test tube babies,"" cloning, and abortion. Each chapter begins with an overview of that chapter's particular question, followed by two responses by persons who have differing views on the particular question that is addressed. Each part concludes with questions for thought or discussion. Contributors include: Frederick R. Abrams, M.D.Peter J. Paris R. Albert Mohler, Jr.Ronald Cole-Turner Marilyn E. CoorsRuth L. Fuller, M.D. Judith CraigSidney Callahan Judy C. MartzHarvey C. Martz Stanley HauerwasJoel Shuman Tex SampleJoan Winfrey Lee M. SilverGerald L. Zelizer Abigail Rian Evans"
Full Product Details
Author: Sally B. Geis ,
Donald E. Messer ,
Sally B. Geis ,
Donald E. Messer
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Imprint: Abingdon Press
Dimensions:
Width: 14.60cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 22.20cm
Weight: 0.352kg
ISBN: 9780687089253
ISBN 10: 0687089255
Pages: 208
Publication Date: 01 March 2000
Audience:
General/trade
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College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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General
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Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Out of Print
Availability: Out of stock
Author Information
"Donald E. Messer is a United Methodist theologian and author of twelve books. Currently the Executive Director of the Center for the Church and Global AIDS, Messer was President of Dakota Wesleyan University from 1971-1981 and President of Illiff School of Theology from 1981-2000. He was named both President Emeritus and the Henry White Warren Professor Emeritus of Practical Theology at The Iliff School of Theology. Concern for the escalating global HIV/AIDS pandemic has prompted Dr. Messer to travel and speak in Asia, Africa and Latin America, as well as to initiate a Center for the Church and Global AIDS that serves as a catalyst for Christian involvement in the major issues related to global HIV and AIDS, world hunger, and clean water. A college and seminary president for 29 years, Messer holds a Ph.D. from Boston University in social ethics. In 2005 he was honored with a ""Lifetime Achievement Award"" from a medical university in India for his humanitarian work. Among other awards received over the years was being named ""One of American's Ten Outstanding Young Men"" in 1976 by the United States Jaycees. Throughout the world, the Center supports various projects of education, prevention, care and treatment, aimed at helping to create an AIDS-free and hunger-free world."
