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A Christian Response to Genetically Modified Babies

February 28, 2014 Ellen Painter Dollar

An New York Times op ed by Marcy Darnovsky of the Center for Genetics and Society cautions against FDA approval of a technique that could produce genetically modified babies. The FDA is considering mitochondrial manipulation technologies, which would allow women at…

On Dieting and Questionable Motivation

February 27, 2014 Katherine Willis Pershey

I lost some weight last month - a little more than 4% of my total body weight. I did it in a very healthy way - eating more healthy food and less unhealthy food, and exercising more. I kept myself…

The Problem with the Honey-and-Cinnamon (& Every Other) Miracle Cure

February 26, 2014 Ellen Painter Dollar

A post making the Facebook rounds claims that “a mix of honey and cinnamon cures most diseases.” Mix honey and cinnamon together and your arthritis pain will vanish, your lost hearing will be restored, the flu virus ravaging your body…

Looking for God in a Long Winter

February 25, 2014 Ellen Painter Dollar

Last Wednesday was the breaking point for me. The last straw. The bottom of the iceberg. We were midway through a school vacation in which we had no plans, I was trying to work four or five hours a day…

News Flash: You Are Not Jesus!

February 24, 2014 Ellen Painter Dollar

Recently, several Christian writers I follow have made the point that we are not Jesus. Probably we Christians should have figured this out several thousand years ago, but apparently we are slow learners. Here’s why this little bit of truth is so…

A Very Good Salad

February 20, 2014 Katherine Willis Pershey

I used to have philosophical differences with the existence of certain kinds of recipes. Like, sandwiches. Who needs a recipe for a sandwich? You pile the stuff on and eat. Done. And salads, too. But then I came across a…

Separate Sex from Procreation….& End Up in Dystopia?

February 20, 2014 Ellen Painter Dollar

We progressive Christians like to roll our eyes at the Roman Catholics for their official stance on reproductive issues, such as contraception and reproductive technology. Many of us assume that they are just old-fashioned, or out of it, or have…

Does the “Fetal Cell” Problem Justify Religious Exemption for Vaccinations?

February 19, 2014 Ellen Painter Dollar

Rachel Stone posted yet another excellent article about the importance of childhood vaccination for public health over at her new Religion News Service (RNS) blog. Rachel has consistently spoken up in favor of most children being vaccinated against childhood diseases,…

Why Do Parents Choose to Screen for Disabilities?

February 17, 2014 Ellen Painter Dollar

Imagine you are standing at an intersection with your child, waiting for a walk light so you can safely cross the street. The traffic light turns red, the “walk” sign lights up, you grab your child’s hand, and just as…

On Valentine’s Day, Love (Not Romance) is What Matters

February 14, 2014 Ellen Painter Dollar

Our Valentine’s Day celebrations are even more pathetic understated than usual this year. Many years, Daniel and I have purchased a premade four-course Valentine’s Day dinner from a local pasta shop. For about $60 and the minimal labor of assembling the…

Monthly Archives: February 2014

A Christian Response to Genetically Modified Babies

On Dieting and Questionable Motivation

The Problem with the Honey-and-Cinnamon (& Every Other) Miracle Cure

Looking for God in a Long Winter

News Flash: You Are Not Jesus!

A Very Good Salad

Separate Sex from Procreation….& End Up in Dystopia?

Does the “Fetal Cell” Problem Justify Religious Exemption for Vaccinations?

Why Do Parents Choose to Screen for Disabilities?

On Valentine’s Day, Love (Not Romance) is What Matters

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