Navigating the Age of Science and Technology as a Christian
This Bible study will focus on the application of our faith as Christians in a world driven by scientific discoveries and the development of new technology. In this rapidly changing world does our faith make a difference in the choices we make? Those who choose to attend this study will be challenged by provocative articles and videos that will cause them to search the scriptures to look for guidance for these real world problems.
Session 1 – Your World View
Your "World View" has an impact on every ethical decision you make.
What are the Two Kingdoms?
Does our government have a world view?
What is faith?
What is rational thought?
What is the role of scriptures in defining your world view?
How does science work in our world today?
Do we have a reason to have a status above the animals?
Creation – In the Beginning
What does the Bible say?
What does the evidence say?
Why do we need to know?
Creation, Evolution, Ethics and Society.
Session 2 - Digital Revolution and You
What digital tools do you use the most?
How will the digital age change us?
How has our sense of privacy changed?
We are poised for extraordinary change.
What will our society and our everyday lives look like in 10 years?
Session 3 - Life when does it begin?
At what age is a premature baby likely to survive?
When is it legal to abort a fetus?
What does the Bible say?
Why are there differences among Christians on abortion?
What are the gender statistics among the live births in the world today?
What are the various sources of stem cells?
What is the great promise of stem cells?
Session 4 - Life when does it end?
When does death occur? What happens when we die?
How do I plan for my death?
What is death with dignity?
What will my lifespan be?
If God is truly in control of my life and death how can it be changed by choices I and others make?
How can my death be a witness?
Session 5 - Advances in Medicine
What is personalized medicine?
What is currently possible with human genetic manipulation?
What is the difference between fixing a gene and choosing a trait?
Will we be able to grow replacement parts?
Will science find a way to extend our lives forever?
Will neuroscientists understand the nature of love and faith in God?
Session 6 - Practice in Ethical Decision Making
Are there people who are a burden to our society? Eugenics - A lesson from history
Athletics - pushing for the next world record
Global competition and the next generation.
Session 1 – Your World View
Your "World View" has an impact on every ethical decision you make.
What are the Two Kingdoms?
Does our government have a world view?
What is faith?
What is rational thought?
What is the role of scriptures in defining your world view?
How does science work in our world today?
Do we have a reason to have a status above the animals?
Creation – In the Beginning
What does the Bible say?
What does the evidence say?
Why do we need to know?
Creation, Evolution, Ethics and Society.
Session 2 - Digital Revolution and You
What digital tools do you use the most?
How will the digital age change us?
How has our sense of privacy changed?
We are poised for extraordinary change.
What will our society and our everyday lives look like in 10 years?
Session 3 - Life when does it begin?
At what age is a premature baby likely to survive?
When is it legal to abort a fetus?
What does the Bible say?
Why are there differences among Christians on abortion?
What are the gender statistics among the live births in the world today?
What are the various sources of stem cells?
What is the great promise of stem cells?
Session 4 - Life when does it end?
When does death occur? What happens when we die?
How do I plan for my death?
What is death with dignity?
What will my lifespan be?
If God is truly in control of my life and death how can it be changed by choices I and others make?
How can my death be a witness?
Session 5 - Advances in Medicine
What is personalized medicine?
What is currently possible with human genetic manipulation?
What is the difference between fixing a gene and choosing a trait?
Will we be able to grow replacement parts?
Will science find a way to extend our lives forever?
Will neuroscientists understand the nature of love and faith in God?
Session 6 - Practice in Ethical Decision Making
Are there people who are a burden to our society? Eugenics - A lesson from history
Athletics - pushing for the next world record
Global competition and the next generation.