The Imago Dei and Compassionate Limits: A Christian Ethical Analysis of Euthanasia

Lesallan Ohio Christian University PHL2100 Ethics (ONL25F3A) Professor Mark Godbold October 17, 2025 The Imago Dei and Compassionate Limits: A Christian Ethical Analysis of Euthanasia Euthanasia provokes sustained moral concern across clinical, legal, and theological domains because it directly engages questions about suffering, human dignity, and the permissible limits of Read more

Critical Thinking and Ethics

Lesallan | October 16, 2025 Critical Thinking and Ethics Critical thinking and ethics are interrelated practices that inform our evaluation of information, assessment of actions, and responsible decision-making in complex situations. Drawing on principles from Weston (2011) and incorporating a contemporary understanding of the connection between critical thinking and moral Read more

Between Relief and Restraint: Ethical Choices at Life’s End

Lesallan | October 15, 2025 Between Relief and Restraint: Ethical Choices at Life’s End I approached this ethical scenario from a personal perspective, guided primarily by the principles of principlism—respect for autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice—while also integrating a virtue-ethical sensibility rooted in compassion, fidelity, and stewardship. These commitments influence Read more