Saunders John
J Med Ethics. 2015 Jan;41(1):117-20. doi: 10.1136/medethics-2014-102369.
Despite the rise of the secular state, religion remains a significant force in society. Within Christianity this encompasses a wide variety of beliefs. These range from simple assertions of theism in a cultural context to complex theologies; from liberal emphases on uncertainty and exploration to dogmatic views of divine revelation. How one 'does' good medical ethics depends on these perspectives. Contingently, the Christian contribution to medical ethics has been huge and constructive. Central to that contribution is a core belief in the intrinsic value of human life, respect for which we are accountable to God. Christianity continues to deserve its place 'in the public square' and, specifically, in medical ethical discourse.
尽管世俗国家兴起，但宗教在社会中仍是一股重要力量。在基督教范围内，这涵盖了各种各样的信仰。这些信仰从文化背景下对有神论的简单断言到复杂的神学；从对不确定性和探索的自由派强调到对神圣启示的教条观点。一个人如何践行良好的医学伦理取决于这些观点。偶然地，基督教对医学伦理的贡献是巨大且建设性的。这一贡献的核心是对人类生命内在价值的核心信仰，我们对上帝负责尊重人类生命。基督教在“公共领域”，特别是在医学伦理话语中继续值得拥有一席之地。
