The Bible does not directly mention gambling for money. Neither does it provide an exhaustive list of forbidden behaviors in several areas. That is not the Bible’s purpose. Its purpose is to draw people to God. Anyone who finds himself asking, “Is it okay to…” ought...
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Ethics
What does the Bible say about euthanasia?
The Bible does not specifically mention euthanasia, but it does address issues closely related to it. Euthanasia is known by different terms such as mercy killing, assisted suicide, etc. It is the act of assisting someone in his or her own death who is terminally...
Why do Christians not obey the Old Testaments commands to kill homosexuals and disobedient children?
Critics of the Bible often cite Old Testament instances of slavery, violence against homosexuals, wiping out nations, etc., as evidence of a morally inadequate set of rules. They will also often ask why present-day Christians don't follow these "barbaric" teachings...
Are animals sinful, too? Why do animals have to suffer?
Animals suffer because of the Fall where sin entered the world. Animals cannot sin because they do not have morals. They are not the same thing as people who are made in God's image (Gen. 1:26). Sin is breaking the law of God (1 John 3:4). The law of God says such...
What right do you have to judge what is moral?
A section on morality on a Christian apologetics website might be surprising, but it should not be. When it comes to right and wrong, we need to offer wise counsel. After all, people have objections about God, people's actions, political issues, etc. Most always, the...
Can couples who are not married live together?
No, couples who are not married should not live together. Even though secular society advocates such sinful behavior, the Bible teaches us that when a man and woman live together it should be because they're married. The sexual union is for marriage only and is not...
Do practicing homosexuals who are “saved” go to heaven after they die?
This is a difficult question because there seems to be an inherent contradiction within it. Those who are truly saved are also regenerated. They are new creations and the old things have passed away (2 Corinthians 5:17). Also, 1 John 2:4 says, “The one who says, ‘I...
Is cloning acceptable?
Cloning is the process of taking genetic information (DNA) from the cells of an organism and placing the DNA into another cell, thereby hopefully causing that cell to form into a copy of the original organism. This can be done naturally (i.e., twins) or using...