@article {Saunders117, author = {John Saunders}, title = {Doing good medical ethics: a Christian perspective}, volume = {41}, number = {1}, pages = {117--120}, year = {2015}, doi = {10.1136/medethics-2014-102369}, publisher = {Institute of Medical Ethics}, abstract = {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 {\textquoteleft}does{\textquoteright} 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 {\textquoteleft}in the public square{\textquoteright} and, specifically, in medical ethical discourse.}, issn = {0306-6800}, URL = {https://jme.bmj.com/content/41/1/117}, eprint = {https://jme.bmj.com/content/41/1/117.full.pdf}, journal = {Journal of Medical Ethics} }