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Is Euthanasia Wrong or Kind? with James Eglinton

February 20, 202445m
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Season 4
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 podcast

Resources Mentioned:
Prue Leith's Approach to Euthanasia is Imprudent by James Eglinton

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