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EMT discussion paper on the ethics of termination of pregnancy
This discussion paper aims to inform careful reflection on the ethics of termination of pregnancy from a Christian point of view.
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EMT discussion paper on the ethics of termination of pregnancy

From Luke’s Journal OCTOBER 2022 |
TERMINATION OF PREGNANCY | Vol. 27 No. 3
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- EMT Discussion Paper on Termination of Pregnancy – CMDFA Ethics Management Team
- Roe V Wade: A Collaborative Interview Panel – Edited by Dr Catherine Hollier
- The Influence of One – Dr Carolyn Russell
- Finding a ‘Third Way’ when Things Fall Apart – Dr Joseph Thomas
- A Practical Approach to Abortion for General Practice – Anonymous
- A Good Argument about Abortion – Dr Denise Cooper-Clarke

From Luke’s Journal JUNE 2022 |
TECHNOLOGY | Vol. 27 No. 2
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- Technology: God is not ‘on mute’! – Catherine Hollier
- Technology and the Bible – Dr John Goswell
- Scroll Less, Sleep More! – Dr Alyssa Arnold
- PRIME Australia: The Beauty of Palliative Care – Dr Richard Wong
- Membership in the Digital Age – Dr James Yun
- Integrating technology into family life – Asher Morrison

From Luke’s Journal MARCH 2022 |
Rest | Vol. 27 No. 1
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- COVID Vaccination and the Church – Prof Megan Best
- Nationwide Education: to Promote Gender Fluidity – Prof John Whitehall
- Rhythms of Rest – Dr Catherine Hollier
- Finding True Refuge – ‘Irene’
- God, Rest, and Me – Richard Sweatman
- Defining Rest: A Routine or a Relationship? – Dr Brioney Keats
- Grace as the Basis of Christian Ethics – Dr Alan Gijsbers

From Luke’s Journal NOVEMBER 2021 |
CHILDREN OF GOD | Vol. 26 No. 3
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- Gender Fluidity: Should It Be Taught At School? – Prof John Whithall
- Tender Welcome: Sensing Ourselves As Beloved Children – Dr Johanna Lynch
- Spiritual Care For Children With Special Needs – Georgina Hoddle
- Two Sons, One Father, One Great Love – Dr Kristen Dang
- Kiddo, One Day You’ll Be Changing My Nappies – Dr Sam Chan
- Sibling Rivalry – Dr Olivia McGrath
- With Eyes Wide Open: Curiosity, Learning And The Becoming Of Childlike Faith – Dr Paul Mercer

From Luke’s Journal JUNE 2021 |
Dying & Palliative Care | Vol. 26 No. 2
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- Voluntary Assisted Dying – Dr Paul Mercer
- Formal CMDFA euthanasia response
- God’s Sovereignty In Our Mistakes – Dr Hannah Watts
- Book Review: “Rich in Years: Finding Peace and Purpose in Long Life” – review by Georgina Hoddle RN
- Managing the Dying: The Gospel, Spirituality or Both? – Prof Peter Ravenscroft
- Learning about Death from Jesus – Prof John Atti
- Growing In Hope: When God Doesn’t Heal – Dr Winnie Chen

From Luke’s Journal FEBRUARY 2021 |
FIRE IN THE BELLY 2021 | Vol. 26 No. 1
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- MORAL INJURY CONFERENCE: Moral Injury in Carers of Early Pregnancy – A/Prof Harvey Ward
- Decision Making and the Will of God – Dr Maria Haase
- Poverty: It’s Not What You Think – Ross Farley
- MORAL INJURY CONFERENCE: ‘Nobody Expects the Spanish Inquisition!’ – John Steenhof
- MORAL INJURY CONFERENCE: What keeps nurses awake at night? – Gabi Macaulay RN

From Luke’s Journal NOVEMBER 2020 |
AGEING GRACEFULLY | Vol. 25 No. 3
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- Sense of Safety During COVID – Dr Johanna Lynch
- Remembering (and being remembered) – Dr Paul Mercer
- Is a Residential Aged Care Facility merely a Waiting Room for Death? – Viv Allanson
- Poem: Ode to a Farmer’s Wife – Ian Johnston
- Positive Ageing and Meaningful Life – Dr Chris Poulos
- Age: More Than a Number – Dr Monique Peris
- Anne and I – Dr Michael Nicholson

From Luke’s Journal NOVEMBER 2020 |
BREATH OF LIFE | Vol. 25 No. 2
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- Air Of Sensitivity: Bedside Manner And The Christian Clinician – Dr Natasha Yates
- FIRE IN THE BELLY: The Heart Of Medicine – Dr Lachlan Dunjey
- Calm And Compassion Amidst The Coronavirus Pandemic – Dr Peter Wark
- Holding My Breath: Seeking To Survive As An Intern – Dr Arielle Tay
- The Pandemic of Panic – Dr Bo Wang
- Breathe In God’s Meticulous Creation – Dr Iain Johnston
- Breaths Of Life From God’s Word – Dr Annetta Tsang

From Luke’s Journal JANUARY 2020 |
#CMDFAlyf | Vol. 25 No. 1
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- On becoming salty and shiny – Dr Sneha Kirubakaran
- Ethics Training: medicine and end-of-life care – Bronte Dobos
- Thirst-quenching Saline – Dr Alicia Thornton
- (Not) Ashamed: what no one ever told me about being a Christian, single, female doctor – Dr Caren Laubscher
- VIEWPOINT Disagreeing well – Dr Michael Spence AC

From Luke’s Journal SEPTEMBER 2019 |
LAUGHTER IS THE BEST MEDICINE | Vol. 24 No. 2
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From Luke’s Journal MAY 2019 |
HOT TOPICS #2 | Vol. 24 No. 1
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From Luke’s Journal DECEMBER 2018 |
HOT TOPICS #1 | Vol. 23 No. 3
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- Are ‘Medical Ethics’ Possible? – Dr Paul Tyson
- On Not Getting Out Alive – Rev Dr Andrew Sloane
- Living in the Meantime – Rev Dr Andrew Errington
- Ethics and Discernment – Dr Paul Mercer
- When Christians Disagree – Prof Gareth Jones
- A Tale of Two Deaths – Dr Joseph Thomas
- Equality Begins in the Womb – Dr Denise Cooper-Clarke
- Evaluating Stem Cell Research, Cloning and Therapy – Dr Bruce Hayes
- Principles and Principalities of Childhood Gender Dysphoria – Prof John Whitehall

From Luke’s Journal JUNE 2018 |
Disarming Disability | Vol. 23 No. 2
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- The Theological Challenge of Disability – Professor Shane Clifton
- Parkinson’s Disease – Dr Doug Bridge
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The Theological Challenge of Disability – Professor Shane Clifton PDF

From Luke’s Journal JANUARY 2018 |
Pain & Faith | Vol. 23 No. 1
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- A Multidimensional Approach to Pain – Dr Chris Hayes
- Pain Avoidance. The Role of Addiction – Dr David Outridge
- Pain. What’s the Point? – Dr Robyn Bain
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A Multidimensional Approach to Pain – Dr Chris Hayes PDF
Pain Avoidance. The Role of Addiction – Dr David Outridge PDF
