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The Sterilization Option: A Guide for Christians

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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.