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Social and Bioethical Questions

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You might feel, as many people do, that society is changing faster than ethics can keep up. This is particularly so in respect of scientific discoveries and technological achievements. Often, our members of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand (LCANZ), and other people, too, look for guidance from our church’s leaders on contemporary social and bioethical questions. These questions may relate to First Nation voices, refugees, family and domestic violence, euthanasia, abortion, gender identity, poverty, terrorism, and caring for God’s creation.

Christian Ethical Decision-Making

These guides are an initiative of the Office of the Bishop and the Commission on Social and Bioethical Questions of the Lutheran Church of Australia and New Zealand. They are intended to help church members consider how they might respond to contemporary ethical issues. They are meant for use in personal reflection; they are not  ‘official’ statements of the church on the topics. More guides are being produced. Check back here soon.

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Vaccination

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Responsible Investment

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Racism

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Organ donation

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With direction from the College of Bishops, the Commission on Social and Bioethical Questions (CSBQ) oversees this important area of our church's work. CSBQ works closely with the Assistant to the Bishop (Public Theology) and the Australian Lutheran College (ALC).

The CSBQ considers the questions carefully from a Lutheran ethical perspective and prepares responses for the College of Bishops to consider. These responses may inform LCANZ policy (eg Synod resolutions), training programs, study materials, congregational guidelines, and submissions to appropriate bodies, such as parliamentary select committees.

Working Groups

Four working groups report to CSBQ: Lutherans for Life, Lutheran Earth Care, Prevention of Domestic and Family Violence, and Lutheran Refugee Action Group. For details, hover on the images. Three of the four working groups have their own websites, where you will find resources for personal and congregational use.

  • LUTHERANS FOR LIFE

    promote the sanctity of God’s gift of human life

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  • LUTHERAN EARTH CARE

    supports God’s mission to care for creation

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  • PREVENTION OF DOMESTIC AND FAMILY VIOLENCE

    encourages respectful behaviour within families and close relationships

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  • LUTHERAN REFUGEE ACTION GROUP

    promotes awareness and improved advocacy and support for refugees and people from refugee backgrounds

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