An examination of biblical and Confucian teachings on end-of-life decisions

Edward C Leung

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An examination of biblical and Confucian teachings on end-of-life decisions

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Edward C Leung. An Examination of Biblical and Confucian Teachings On End-of-life Decisions. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6a320ed1-b7e1-43e8-a534-a7ebf5d8dcdd.

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E. C. Leung. An examination of biblical and Confucian teachings on end-of-life decisions. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6a320ed1-b7e1-43e8-a534-a7ebf5d8dcdd

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Edward C Leung. An Examination of Biblical and Confucian Teachings On End-Of-Life Decisions. Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. https://rim.ir.atla.com/concern/etds/6a320ed1-b7e1-43e8-a534-a7ebf5d8dcdd.

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Abstract

There is a lack of literature addressing bioethical issues from both biblical and Confucian perspectives. This research thesis examines both biblical and Confucian teachings on four key concepts, 'human dignity,' 'suffering,' 'suicide,' and 'life after death,' pertaining to end-of-life issues. The focus of application is on patient autonomy, physician-assisted suicide, and decisions on withholding or withdrawing life-sustaining treatment. The goal is to provide a biblical foundation to a pro-life position and to gain insight on what one needs to be aware of when making end-of-life decisions in a Chinese-Confucian context. It is believed that with the Bible as the ultimate authority for conduct and behavior, a Christian equipped with an understanding of Confucian teachings will be able to make end-of-life decisions in a Chinese-Confucian context that are biblical and sensitive to the culture.

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