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Professor’s Comment:

The referencing and citing of scholarly work is mandatory to support the idea that is being presented in the participation discussion. ALL peer responses require an in text citation, a reference, and 6 or more sentences. References should be between 2018 to 2022.

Post 5:

God is the creator of all things, as nothing would exist without him and his divine purpose, design, direction and guidance. As human beings in the creation of God, and being set apart from all other creatures, God has gifted Christian beings with dignity, ethics, moral worth and encompassing equality as represented in fair and equal treatment through righteousness in the relationship and pleasure granted with him. It is through God’s vision that all are to be treated and held in high regard in equal fashion across the lifespan from conception to the end of mortal life in crossing the veil to Heaven. The narrative in creation is to bring about health, happiness, value and full functionality, mentally, physically in sickness and impaired health to engage in healthy communities. The fall imposed many biblical implications of physiological decline, sickness, disease, suffering and death brought upon by the sin of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. As modern biotechnology can present as mimicking the temptation of the serpent in the garden, humans must be diligent in standing strong in their Christian values of respecting the promises to uphold the constraints in taking part in such technological advances that compromise Christian medical ethics. As part of the fall and bioethics implies the predicament in a separation from God through spiritual rebellion. Redemption presents consequences of cosmic and universal measure as the divergency of the fall finds cohesiveness. Through reparation in righteousness through the atonement of Christ, glory can be obtained. Maintaining Christian ethics and love while continuing to choose what is right by God in caring for all humans without judgment. Restoration of the new world through redemption of God, Christians can be resurrected in having eternal life. As believers are forgiven and redeemed, they still face the struggle of temptations. Healthcare workers are continually challenged in bringing forth the relief of pain and suffering while being mindful to adhere to the Christian compliance of bioethics in the medical field as set forth by God (Hoehner, 2020).

References

Hoehner, P. J. (2020). Practicing dignity: An introduction to christian values and decision making in health care. GCU.  https://lc.gcumedia.com/phi413v/practicing-dignity-an-introduction-to-christian-values-and-decision-making-in-health-care/v1.1/#/chapter/3

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The Christian biblical narrative contains general four parts which describe the nature of God and of reality which can guide people in understanding and overcoming diseases and sickness on the wellness-illness continuum. To begin with, God created the heavens and the earth. He created Adam and Eve in His own image without sin, illness, or disease. He says all people are created equal and everyone and everything was created with a purpose. Humans were completely in homeostasis, at peace, without illness or disease. This peace also called Shalom in Hebrew, “offers a glimpse into the multidimensional view of biblical understanding of health and how healthy persons should function” (Hoehner, 2020). And then the fall. This narrative depicts the first original sin of mankind. Adam and Eve believed they could become of higher status without the help of God. It was a spiritual rebellion against the glory of God. The rebellion led to humankind experiencing sickness, disease, and pain. In addition, this narrative provides insight as to how Christians should respond to emerging biotechnologies with the ability to prolong human life beyond that which God commands it to be. There is then the narrative of redemption. Redemption states that Jesus came to heal believers in the Lord and forgive them of their sins. Furthermore, redemption emphasizes “Christians should be empowered to work for justice and peace in all aspects of the world and society, including issues of poverty, social injustices, racial reconciliation, and environmental concerns” (Hoehner, 2020). An example of this in healthcare would be how nurses work to provide comfort and treatment for patients from all walks of life. Restoration then tells us of Jesus’ second coming. The book of Revelations depicts how the world will be created anew. This has an implication for healthcare providers as they are called to provide the best quality of care for all their patients, as Christians await the second coming (Hoehner, 2020).  

According to this narrative, Christians can find comfort in God’s love, knowing that He sent his only Son to forgive them of their sins, healthcare providers have been given the knowledge to treat disease, and, ultimately, eternal salvation is waiting for them. Patients can be comforted through spiritual care along with physical and mental care simply by asking them if they have a spiritual preference. If so, a facility chaplain or a spiritual guide of their choosing can be sent to talk with them and help guide them through the difficulties they face.   

Reference 

Hoehner, P. J. (2020). Biomedical ethics in the Christian narrative. In Grand Canyon University [GCU], Practicing Dignity: An Introduction to Christian Values and Decision Making in Health Care. (ch. 3)  https://lc.gcumedia.com/phi413v/practicing-dignity-an-introduction-to-christian-values-and-decision-making-in-health-care/v1.1/#/chapter/3 

Orr, R. D. (2015). Incorporating spirituality into patient care. American Medical Association Journal of Ethics, 17(5). doi: 10.1001/journalofethics.2015.17.5.spec1-1505.