Topical Index
- Abortion and Christian Faith
Biblical and Theological; Historical; Ministry; Society and Public Policy; Scientific and Medical - Presbyterian Church (USA) Abortion Policy
PC( - Church Renewal and Denominational Issues
General articles; Letters from the President - Adoption
- End of Life; Euthanasia and Infanticide
- Stem Cell Research
- Sexuality
Abortion and Christian Faith
Biblical and Theological / Historical / Ministry / Society and Public Policy / Scientific and Medical
Biblical and Theological
Series on the Apostles' Creed
- Presbyterians and Abortion: What Does The Bible Say? – an abbreviated brochure version of Life: A Biblical Perspective
- Created, Loved, and Called -
- Life: A Biblical Perspective - a Bible study on life issues
- A Firm Foundation: Christian Theology and Abortion
- PPL Position Statement on Abortion
- Fearfully and Wonderfully Made: A Collection of Sermons on Life by Presbyterians
- Does
Jeremiah Have Anything to Say to Our Abortion Culture? - By
Rev. Ben Sheldon, Summer 2002 (posted on the National Pro-Life Religious
Council's website)
- Addressed by The Word: Theology, ethics and abortion, by Mark R. Patterson, 2002
- The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child;
Edited presentation by Gerrit Dawson at the
- Woman to Woman: "Am I
pro-life?" by
- The need to recover the worth of a child in the Year of the Child - 2001
- The unity of the body and the soul in the unborn - The Rev. Gerrit Dawson, 2000
- Eminent theologian points toward reformed understand of unborn - 1999
- Woman to Woman: "How can these
things be?" by
- Collision by Elizabeth Achtemeier, 1999
- Moral Confusion? by
- Comfort and Responsibility by Elizabeth Achtemeier, 1998
- Changing the Vision of
Heaven: Abortion and Relative Truth by
- Abortion as an Act of Love? by Timothy Bayly, 1989
- The Population Problem by Timothy Bayly, 1987
- Abortion Not a Fringe Issue,
Elizabeth Achtemeier's address at
- Newsletter Series: Christian Faith and
Abortion: A look at the issue of abortion within the context of the
Apostles' Creed
- "I believe in God the Father
Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth" by
- "The Father Almighty" by Gerrit Dawson, 2003
- "And in
Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord…"
by
- "…And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the virgin Mary…" by Gerrit Dawson, 2003
- "...And in Jesus
Christ...who...suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, and
buried. He descended into hell...." by
- "On the third day he rose again from the dead..." by Gerrit Dawson, 2004
- "...He ascended into heaven and
sitteth on the right hand of God the Father Almighty..." by
- "...From thence he shall come to judge the quick and the dead." by Gerrit Dawson, 2005
- "I
believe in the Holy Ghost" by
- "...The Holy Catholic Church, The Communion of Saints..." by Gerrit Dawson, 2006
- "...The
Forgiveness of Sins..." by
- Presbyterians Pro-Life: A Voice for Renewal in the PCUSA
- Presbyterians and Abortion: Historical Christian Perspectives
- Presbyterians and Abortion: A Look at Our Church's Past
- Press Release: Presbyterian News Service (PNS) appears to have scant files on the abortion history of the Presbyterian Church. - June 2004
- Lesslie Newbigin: Defender of life - 2001
- A short history of the Presbyterian Church on abortion: Part 2 - 2000
- A short history of the Presbyterian Church on abortion: Part I - 1999
- Worthless? - a nine-year-old's perspective - 1999
- Pregnant? We'll Help! - a booklet to display in your church so others know you are available to help
- Ministry to those in a crisis pregnancy
- Ministry to those Affected by Abortion
- Pastor to Pastor: The Pastoral Counseling of Those Involved With Abortion
- Why Abortion Still Hurts, J. Budziszewski's address at
- Abortion and Pastoral Care
Ministry: What do we need to know about the community in which women make
abortion decisions - Edited version
of a presentation at Princeton Theological Seminary by
- ABORTION & LIFE ISSUES: A Sanctity of Human Life Perspective - a presentation by Kathy Banaszak, July 2001
- Woman to Woman: "Will God forgive
me for this?" by
- Kathy's abortion - 1999
- "Forgiven and Set Free" - Rev. Art Chartier relates truth and grace to abortion - 2000
- Press Release: Mainline Reform Movement Leaders Endorse Federal Marriage Amendment - off-site link, March 2004
- Partial birth abortion ban signed into law
- by
- Exploring the Historic Origins of the Modern Abortion Debate, Guest Article by Merrilee Kell Clark, May 2003
- "Peace" versus
"Choice": Light versus Darkness - by
- PPL Press Release following attacks of September 11, 2001 - Sept 2001
- Washington Office decries "deceptive
anti-choice rhetoric"; defies General Assembly directive in attack
on those who hold a different view - by
- YAD's testimony on The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) - 1999
- Woman
to Woman: Restoring "lost innocence" - by
- Should an interfaith lobby speak for Presbyterians in the public square? - 1999
- YAD's testimony on The Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC) - 1999
- The Ground is Shifting on Abortion - 1999
- PPL Press Release on the Killing of Abortionists (10/27/98)
- Religious Coalition advises women to find "Your Own Truth" - 1996
- Pro-life and Pro-choice? by Herbert Schlossberg, 1993
- Abortion: Christian Doctrine and Public Policy by Richard John Neuhaus, 1988
- A Pediatrician Looks at Babies Late in Pregnancy and Late Term Abortion - a comprehensive report to the ACL on the subject of viability and late term abortion, by Patricia Lee June, MD, November 2001.
- Drawings explaining the Partial-Birth Abortion procedure
- The "morning after"
pill: Contraception or abortifacient? by
- The Being and Nature of the Unborn Child;
Edited presentation by Gerrit Dawson at the
- Office of Theology and Worship holds conference on the meaning of being human Pastor Randall Otto Reports, December 2000
- "How Could They?" by Mark Toone, November 2000
- News from the death sciences by syndicated columnist Paul Greenberg, November 2000
- Abortion Pill Approved News Report
by
- RU-486 and Morality Editorial
by
- Infanticide: A desperate need for the Church's message and ministry - 1999
- Woman to Woman: We have a new baby
by
- When Does a Human Life Begin? by Wil Roese, MD, 1995
- Fetal tissue harvesting: Shall we do evil that good may come of it? - 1994
- Not Five Possibilities for When Life Begins by Thomas A. Miller, MD, 1993
- Fetal
Pain by
Presbyterian Church (USA) Abortion Policy
PC(USA) Policy on Abortion / Abortion Coverage by PC(USA) Medical Plan
- Presbyterians and Abortion: A Look at Our Church's Past
- PC(USA) current policy on abortion: Problem Pregnancy and Abortion (1992)
- The PC(USA)'s summary of
the current position on abortion
- Press Release: Presbyterian News Service (PNS) appears to have scant files on the abortion history of the Presbyterian Church. - June 2004
- G.A. committees decide that viable babies may be aborted even when the mother's life is not threatened - February 2002
- ACSWP draft report asks the General Assembly to approve unrestricted late term abortions, including partial birth abortions - February 2002
- ACSWP: An illustration of why General Assembly entities do not represent the membership of our local congregations - February 2002
- Advisory Committees Meet to Expand Support for Late Term Abortion, by Erik Nelson, November 2001
- A Pediatrician Looks at Babies Late in Pregnancy and Late Term Abortion - a comprehensive report to the ACL on the subject of viability and late term abortion, by Patricia Lee June, MD, November 2001.
- What should the Church say about abortion of babies approaching full term? - Fall 2001
- 2001 General Assembly acts to continue support for abortion - Fall 2001
- ACSWP agenda includes abortion and euthanasia - 2001
- Staff play a major role in
shaping Social Witness Policy - by
- The PC(USA) 1992 Abortion Policy and the Unity of Truth
- Stated Clerk decides not to file amicus
brief in Nebraska case - by
- ACSWP seeks to redefine General Assembly abortion policy - 2000
- What any Presbyterian would have seen in
attending the recent meeting of the ACSWP Meeting - by
- ACSWP task group on implementation of abortion policy
has second meeting - by
- A Report on the recent ACSWP meeting of a
monitoring team to assess implementation of the G.A.'s abortion policy
- by
- What became of the pro-life balance on abortion in the Presbyterian Church? - 1999
- Is GA abortion policy being
implemented? by
- Good News! by Elizabeth Achetmeier, 1997
- When Does a Human Life Begin? by Wil Roese, MD, 1995
- Not Five Possibilities for When Life Begins by Thomas A. Miller, MD, 1993
Abortion Coverage by PC(USA) Medical
Plan
- Link to Board of Pensions info on abortion coverage and the Relief of Conscience Plan: Board of Pensions (then click "Library," then "Publications," then "Alphabetical," and scroll down to click on "Relief of Conscience Letter") [Letter in pdf]
- 2002 updated PPL booklet on PC(USA) medical benefits plan coverage of abortion (replaces 1996 booklet below)
- Board of Pensions says it will pay for RU-486 abortions - 2001
- "Relief of Conscience" on abortion: How to make it work - 1999
- Board of Pensions Adopts "Relief of Conscience" Process - 1998
- Freedom of Conscience: The Presbyterian Church (USA) Medical Plan and Abortion - 1996 (revised 2002 above)
Church Renewal and Denominational Issues
General / Letters from Don Elliott, PPL President
- Renewal Organizations in the PC(USA) - a brief description of each organization and how to contact
- Presbyterians Pro-Life: A Voice for Renewal in the
PCUSA - an overview of the work of
- 216th General Assembly (2004)
- The Presbyterian Women's Gathering: One side
of the issues - by
- 215th General Assembly (2003)
- Restoring a Healthy Society through
a Recommitment to Marriage: The policy recommendation from ACSWP won't
get us there, by
- Just My Opinion: Does the current
situation call for a called General Assembly? by
- The Amendment is only the beginning, not the end - by Herbert Schlossberg, Spring 1997 - Reprinted July 2002
- 214th General Assembly (2002)
- Looking for Good Sex in the Wrong Place: Critique
of a Resource Paid For in Part by the Presbyterian Women Birthday
Offering - by
- PPL Press Release on the Confessing Church Movement - October 2001
- Amendment A asks the church to say sex outside of marriage is no longer sin - Fall 2001
- Amendment A is not about sex? - Fall 2001
- Amendment H will rewrite the Book of Order on Ordination - Fall 2001
- General Assembly falls short theologically - Fall 2001
- Changes to the rules affect the church at every level - Fall 2001
- G.A. establishes task force on "Theological clarification" - Fall 2001
- 213th General Assembly (2001)
- The arguments against Amendment O seem like ships
passing it in the night; they don't engage the wording or the intent of
the amendment. The church needs this amendment. by
- Renewal is advanced through the overture process - 2001
- Amendment O preserves the Christian understanding of marriage - 2001
- Renewal leaders not seeking a "third way" - 2001
- Terry Schlossberg replies to Outlook editorial regarding Amendment O - January 2001
- "A Moment to
Decide" and the work of PPL -
- How Presbyterian Women Does Business at its
Churchwide Gathering; Treatment of Press at the PW Gathering - Articles
by
- 212th General Assembly (2000)
- A report of actions by the GAC: Openness of the
process threatened; directive from the General Assembly delayed--again
- by
- PHEWA continues to effectively block groups
exploring membership - by
- The "Women of Faith" awards - by Elizabeth Achtemeier, 1999
- G.A. calls for discussion of the unity we have in our diversity: recommends using Historic Principles - 1999
- A Report on the General Assembly Council
(background and Fall 1999 GAC meeting) by
- 211th General Assembly (1999)
- Woman to Woman: The politics of the
spiritual life by
- "Advancing the Great Ends of the Church": a measure for G.A. business - 1999
- Our sacred trust by
- PHEWA's view of inclusiveness and of implementing General Assembly policy - 1999
- What do Presbyterians believe about discipline? - 1999
- The "Women of Faith" awards by Elizabeth Achtemeier, 1999
- National Network of Presbyterian College Women (NNPCW) - a directory of links
- 210th General Assembly (1998)
- Renewal in the
Mainline Churches by
- The healing of the Church by
- PPL: What is our conviction? by
- When Is It Right to Leave the Church? by Herbert Schlossberg, 1994
- Pro-Life and Pro-Choice? by Herbert Schlossberg, 1993
Letters from
- PPL Adoption Resources and Information
- Series
of four bulletin inserts on adoption from
- God gives us LIFE through adoption - a church resource packet from PPL
- Eight steps a congregation can take to support families who adopt older and special needs children - 2000
- The Call to Adoption - by Candace Adams, 2000
- Children need the Church's active support for adoption - 1999
- Overture offers opportunity for the Church to become actively involved in adoption - 1999
- The Church's response to an adoption-resisting culture by June Ring, 1996
End of Life, Euthanasia and Infanticide
- PPL Position Statement on Euthanasia
- Pro-Life Resources Related to Euthanasia - a directory of links
- Terri Schiavo rescued from starvation: A
victory for life - by
- The church and the end of life - Fall 2002
- Death for most is with family: peaceful and painless - Fall 2001
- G.A. rejects move for end of life policy; calls for pastorally-focused discussion - Fall 2001
- ACSWP agenda includes abortion and euthanasia - 2001
- Human Life, Natural Law, and Pastoral Care, (J. Budziszewski); Death and Euthanasia: Some Prior Questions, (Nigel M. de S. Cameron); A Biblical Ethic for the End of Human Life, (James R. Edwards); Notes on a Theology of Suffering, (C. Ben Mitchell) - Theology Matters - Jan/Feb 2001
- PPL explores pastoral response to decisions at the end of life - 2001
- Two things for which I'm thankful, by Elizabeth Achtemeier, Fall 2001
- Holland legalizes euthanasia - 2001
- Notes on dying in the U.S. - 2001
- Food for Thought by Elizabeth Achtemeier, 2001
- Press release regarding infanticide; Peter Singer, and Year of the Child - December 1, 1999
- Infanticide: A desperate need for the Church's message and ministry - 1999
- Dignity and Dying: A Christian Appraisal "Definitions of Death" by Holly Vautier, 1997
- A "New Day?" Or Journey Into
Night? A Review of the Presbyterian Church (USA)
Study Guide on Euthanasia and Assisted Death by Holly Vautier, 1997 - Who was Nancy Cruzan? Who is Christine Busalacchi? Where is the Church? How does Christianity regard the vulnerable? - 1991
- Statement opposes euthanasia: "Always to Care, Never to Kill"" - 1993
- The slippery slope: Euthanasia and assisted death - 1994
- What is the Moral Question in Stem Cell
Research? by Carol Shanholtzer, microbiologist, Patty June,
M.D., and
- Various news items on Stem Cell Research (ESCR = Embryonic Stem Cell Research)
- PPL issues statement on stem cell research - Fall 2001
- PPL responds to President Bush's decision on federal funding for stem cell research - August 2001
- PPL Position Statement on Sexuality
- Pure Hearts! Pure Lives! - a church
resource packet from
- OneByOne - an organization in the
Presbyterian
- Our children,
especially, benefit from the church's defense of marriage as the context
for sexual expression -
- The church and the teaching of sexuality - 2001
- Woman
to Woman: Restoring "lost innocence" by
- Teaching our children the biblical message about their sexuality - 1999
- 211GA calls for rewrite of the PCUSA Sexuality Curriculum: OVERTURE ADVOCATE ARGUES THE NEED FOR A BIBLICAL BASIS - 1999
- Woman to Woman: "Personing the
issue" by
- Teach the children well - 1989
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