Category Archives: Ethics

Comments related to ethics, or how we should live

End of Life – Biblical Grief?

The experience of my daughter, Holly, dying recently has led me to think more about grief,  Many well meaning people suggest that grieving is something needs to take place, to be allowed to run its course, and in some way we should not be to concerned or worried about redirecting it.  Is this true?  Can grief go wrong?  As I observe the grieving of my family,  I find myself asking, are they OK?  Do they need help?  What direction should be given? … Read the rest

IVF – Political Opposition

Those who have read through my posts related to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), will likely conclude that I have concerns about its use.  In my posting, IVF – Be Informed, after giving a basic description of what happens in IVF, I post the question, “Should we head down such a path or recommend it to others?”

Recently LifeSiteNews reported on the passing of a law that provides the Polish Government’s answer to this question.  LifeSite News reports on IVF law in Poland (Dec 7, 2015)

In this LifeSiteNews article Steve Weatherbe reports,

Health Minister Konstanty Radziwill told a parliamentary committee last week that the government wanted to address the issue of procreation with a broader program…“We are glad no more taxpayers’ money will be spent on this,” Dzierzawski said.

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I believe – A change of Life, A most comforting Eulogy

“A change of Life.”  This  most fitting title came with the Email sent by Holly’s husband, Jeff, at the time of Holly’s passing.

On Wednesday, September 16, 2015, the Lord summoned Holly Overduin from her earthly house to the eternal home He had prepared for her. She left this life confident in the goodness of God, shown to her in Christ Jesus. (from her obituary)

I am compelled again to post about my daughter Holly.  The topic of my blog is intended to be on  World View and Ethical Issues from a Biblical Perspective.  … Read the rest

Palliative Care – The Last Struggle’s Testimony

Our daughter, Holly, has gone to be with the Lord.

Sitting at the bedside of a loved one during their last hours on this earth is often a very difficult experience.  That your love one will no longer be present in this life is hard enough, but one often has to face, even with the use of calming/sedating medication, their loved one’s struggle.  Often there is a struggle with breathing,  like they are holding onto life for all it is worth.… Read the rest