The Sterilization Option: A Guide for Christians [Paperback]

David B. Biebel (Editor)

Product Details

• Paperback: 102 pages
• Publisher: Baker Pub Group (October 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 080105267X
• ISBN-13: 978-0801052675
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #900,697 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

David B. Biebel holds the Doctor of Ministry degree in Personal Wholeness from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. He has authored or co-authored more than a dozen books, including New Light on Depression; Jonathan, You Left Too Soon, If God Is So Good, Why Do I Hurt So Bad? plus the companion volume How to Help a Heartbroken Friend. His more recent books (all co-authored) include: 70 Ways to Beat 70; Simple Health; 50 Ways to Feel Great Today, The Transforming Power of Story, and Your Mind at It's Best (Jan, 2011). He is the publisher of Healthy Life Press (www.healthylifepress.com).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Biblical, ethical and/ or moral reasoning of your decision, August 29, 2000

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This review is from: The Sterilization Option: A Guide for Christians (Paperback)

I was struggling deeply with this issue in a divided household. I found the different contributors had a wide variety of medical, pastorial and individual perspective that was well rounded from their individual biographical histories. The specific Bible scripture refences to look up and seek individal meaning and instruction were helpful and very thought provoking and caused soul searching. Sterilization is an area that is not widely spoken of in any church circles I have been in and this brought a subject out in the open in an easily readable format with discussion group format options at the end of each chapter for role playing or group discussion if desired. The Checklist for decision making at the end of the book was insightful, thorough and well rounded.

I began this book with a vague perspective of church feelings towards sterilization from my childhood and my conscience on the issue pulling me in one direction. This reaffirmed my initial conscience position and strengthened where these feeling came from with specific passages to allow me peace and strength of knowledge in my final position on the issue. I would HIGHLY suggest every pastor, priest, counselor, physician and other involved person keep this in their personal library for reference and guidance on this highly emotional issue.

Whether you are "for" or "against" sterilization, I felt both sides of the issue could be defendable and made with conviction and clear conscience by the reader.