Modern Humanism

Biblical Christianity

Philosophical Foundations

When founded upon naturalism, materialism, and scientism, medicine endorses the so-called, but misnamed, ‘quality of life’ philosophy. It considers man only an animal - to be treated as any animal. Medical treatment is therefore selective and based upon desirability and productivity of individuals. It is pro-choice!

When founded upon supernaturalism, medicine endorses the ‘sanctity of life’ philosophy. It considers man made in the image of God, to be treated differently than animals. Medical treatment is therefore impartial and based upon the inherent worth of all individuals. It is pro-life!

Health Issues

Medicine should treat only the physical body without recognizing needs of a spiritual being.

Medicine should treat the physical body and recognize needs of a spiritual being.

Human Life Issues

Life begins whenever so declared - currently declared at birth. Abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, suicide, etc. are not only permitted, but declared to be individual civil rights.

Life is thought to begin at conception. Abortion, infanticide, euthanasia, suicide, etc. are prohibited by God.

Reproductive Issues

Since man evolved, then man may direct his own evolutionary paths as he thinks desirable. Invitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, genetic engineering, cloning, and transsexual surgeries are but are few of the legitimate ways man may guide reproductive efforts

Since man came from God, then man should confine his reproductive possibilities to those which God has given. Invitro fertilization, surrogate motherhood, genetic engineering, cloning, and transsexual surgeries should never be legalized, as they violate biblical ethics.

Social Issues

Medicine operates through socialism.

Medicine operates through free enterprise.

Medicine becomes anti-family as parental approval is not always required for some medications (abortion, etc.) of minors.

Medicine is pro-family as parental approval is required for medication of minors.

Some mind altering drugs (e.g. marijuana) should be legalized.

Mind altering drugs should not be legalized.

Scientific Issues

Science is claimed as determinative of sexual orientation regarding incestuous and homosexuality, relationships, etc.

Scripture is claimed as determinative of medical ethical and moral issues.

Medical research should never be restricted by ethical considerations. Hence, psycho-surgery and fetal tissue research should be legally permitted.

Medical research should be confined by Biblical ethics. Hence, psychosurgery and fetal tissue research should be legally prohibited.

Result:

Medicine becomes a tool of death, especially to the poor, weak, and undesirable. It curses humanity.

Medicine is a tool of healing to all regardless of wealth or power. It blesses humanity.