Invitation to Christian Ethics: Moral Reasoning and Contemporary Issues

Invitation to Christian Ethicsis an indispensable guide for helping readers navigate today's difficult moral questions. Students will benefit from Ken Magnuson's survey of ethics from a biblical perspective as well as contemporary theories of moral reasoning. This survey is followed by twelve chapters devoted to some of the thorniest issues Christians encounter today, such as:
• Sexuality, including homosexuality, sexual identity, and gender
• Marriage and divorce
• Infertility and assisted reproductive technologies
• Abortion
• Physician-assisted suicide
• Race relations
• Creation care
• Capital punishment
• Just war, pacifism, and the use of lethal force

Magnuson provides biblical insight into each topic and presents key moral considerations. He also answers specific, practical questions and concludes with a summary of his recommended approach to each issue. Readers learn how to grapple with difficult moral questions and will receive guidance for some of life's most challenging ethical conundrums.