Welcome to the fourth post in our blog series on The Sanctity of Life. Having examined the distinction between killing and murder, abortion at the beginning of life, and euthanasia at life’s end, we now address a topic that touches countless lives with profound sorrow: suicide, self-harm, and the valuation of self under the Sixth Commandment ("You shall not murder," Exodus 20:13, NKJV). Is Suicide a Violation of the Sixth Commandment? Historically and modernly, Christian theo

Welcome back to our ongoing blog series on The Sanctity of Life. In our previous post, we established the critical legal and moral distinction between killing and murder, looking closely at the Sixth Commandment ("You shall not murder," Exodus 20:13, NKJV). Having laid that foundation, we now turn to one of the most intense and sensitive ethical questions of our day: the moral status of the unborn and the nature of personhood at the beginning of life. When Personhood Begins:

Welcome to the first entry of our blog series on The Sanctity of Life. Over the coming days, we will explore some of the most critical, sensitive, and deeply personal ethical issues of our time. Before we dive into complex ethical debates, we must begin by establishing a clear foundation. To engage in thoughtful, biblically grounded discourse, we need to clarify our terms—starting with the vital distinction between killing and murder. Setting the Ground Rules Discussions arou

This blog is from the Summerdale Church of Christ blog page and posted with permission (www.summerdalechurch.org). Nearly 50 years ago...

Nearly 50 years ago the Justice system of our country decided that human life was regulated to life outside the womb. It elevated the...