Moral Status Week 6 Discussion

Moral Status Week 6 Discussion

Based on “Case Study: Fetal Abnormality” and the required topic study materials, write a 750-1,000-word reflection that answers the following questions:

What is the Christian view of the nature of human persons, and which theory of moral status is it compatible with? How is this related to the intrinsic human value and dignity?
Which theory or theories are being used by Jessica, Marco, Maria, and Dr. Wilson to determine the moral status of the fetus? What from the case study specifically leads you to believe that they hold the theory you selected?
How does the theory determine or influence each of their recommendations for action?
What theory do you agree with? Why? How would that theory determine or influence the recommendation for action?
Remember to support your responses with the topic study materials.

While APA style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

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This reading material might be helpful in answering the question as it is part of the instructions to utilize the study materials.

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The Image of God, Bioethics,
and Persons with Profound
Intellectual Disabilities
D
evan
S
tahl
Michigan State University
J
ohn
F. K
ilner
Trinity International University
Abstract
All people are created in the image of God, which gives every human being a
dignity that can never be lost or diminished. This article develops a biblically
sound understanding of what it means to be in God’s image. Next, it explores
how important such an understanding is for people with disabilities. Finally,
it traces out a number of implications of that understanding for people with
profound intellectual disability.
Keywords:
agency, destiny, dignity, image of God, intellectual disability,

justice, relationality
Devan Stahl, Ph.D.
(St. Louis University),
M.Div.
(Vanderbilt Divinity School) is Assistant Professor of
Clinical Ethics at the Center for Ethics and Humanities in the Life Sciences, Michigan State University.
She chairs the Bioethics and Christian Theology Affinity Group of the American Society for Bioethics
and Humanities and has published on genetics and disability. stahldev@msu.edu
John F. Kilner, Ph.D.
and
A.M
. (Harvard University),
M.Div.
(Gordon-Conwell Theological Semi
–
nary) is the Forman Chair of Theology and Ethics, Professor of Bioethics & Contemporary Culture, and
Director of Bioethics Programs at Trinity International University. His 20+ books include the recent
award-winning Moral Status Week 6 Discussion
Dignity and Destiny: Humanity in the Image of God
(Eerdmans, 2015).
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© 2017 Joni and Friends, Agoura Hills, CA. Used with permission.
All rights reserved. Additional reproduction is prohibited.
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© 2017 Joni and Friends, Agoura Hills, CA. Used with permission.
All rights reserved. Additional reproduction is prohibited.
The Image of God, Bioethics, and Persons with Profound Intellectual Disabilities
From The Journal of the Christian Institute on Disability (JCID) Vol. 6.1-6.2 – Spring/Summer & Fall/Winter 2017
The biblical affirmation that all people are created in God’s image has long
been a liberating force in the world, as documented in
Dignity and Destiny
and
Why People Matter
(Kilner 2015, 2017).
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It has inspired people to respect
and protect the dignity of every human being. The creation of humanity in
God’s image, rightly understood, makes a huge difference for people with
profound intellectual disabilities (PID)
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