Examining bioethics, morality, and culture from a distinctively orthodox Lutheran perspective. Site dedicated to the Holy Family.
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 23rd, 2010
Emanuel (Emanuel E, et al., 2009, Ch 65) assesses the “reasonable availability” ethic that has come to the fore since the 1990s. He relates the generally-accepted principle that, in addition to providing a social good by developing drugs and procedures that improve community health, principles of ethical research require an equalization of risks and benefits [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Feb 10th, 2010
Some talking points for my health care ethics class at Creighton this week: In week four, I contrasted Wallwork (2008) and Speer’s (2008) differing approaches to community involvement in research. In order to accommodate community insights, foster inclusiveness, and facilitate power-sharing, I suggested that community-research partnerships (CRPs) as highlighted by Wallwork would be “a far [...]
Posted in Uncategorized on Sep 1st, 2009
As you may have noticed under “About the author” (to the right of your screen), I’ve recently been accepted to Creighton University’s graduate program in health care ethics. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, Creighton “is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs.” Now and then I’ll [...]
The Reverend Robert C. Baker, B.B.A, M.Div., M.S., is an ordained pastor in The Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod, and serves as an adjunct professor of philosophy at Lindenwood University's Belleville, IL campus. He is general editor of Natural Law: A Lutheran Reappraisal (CPH, 2011), author of "Natural Law, Human Sexuality, and Forde's 'Acid Test'" appearing in that volume, is the author of What Happened To Merry Christmas?, and has authored or edited numerous Bible studies and books.
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