Salvo 71 Flashcards
(48 cards)
What does a biblical worldview contribute to personal well-being?
Longer-lasting and happier marriages, clear sense of meaning, satisfying relationships, greater spiritual clarity and joy, deeper commitment to forgiveness, regular engagement in service
According to George Barna, these benefits are associated with embracing core tenets of the biblical worldview.
What are some beliefs associated with higher rates of mental health issues?
Belief that life is meaningless, no absolute truth, ultimate destiny cannot be known, rejection of God of Israel, adoption of unbiblical ideologies
These beliefs correlate with higher rates of depression, anxiety, and fear.
Who counseled Israel to ‘Seek the Lord and live’?
The prophet Amos
This phrase highlights the importance of seeking spiritual guidance.
What is the Sarco?
A 3D-printable suicide pod enabling self-administered death in as little as 10 minutes
The Sarco has faced criticism for lacking human connection.
What is the main criticism of the Sarco by assisted-suicide activists?
It deprives users of human connection
Critics argue that the device lacks the warmth of human interaction.
What did a British journalist observe after a month without smartphones?
People noticed that much of their smartphone usage was meaningless
This led to more appreciation for real-life interactions and activities.
What findings did the NHS Review report regarding gender identity services for youth?
Treatment protocols are based on ‘shaky foundations’ and doctors feel pressured to prescribe
The review led to proposed reforms in gender services for children.
What model of care is the NHS moving towards for youth gender services?
A fundamentally different and safer model of care
This includes defining pathways for those choosing to detransition.
What is the Corporate Equality Index?
A tool that publishes scorecards based on LGBTQ-positivity
Some companies are backing away from this index amidst shareholder backlash.
What did Italy’s Constitutional Court rule regarding ‘non-binary’ as a sexual identity?
It ruled ‘no’ to adding ‘non-binary’ to Italian law
The court emphasized the binary nature of human sexuality.
What did the ruling of Italy’s Constitutional Court reflect about Western civilization?
It is a sad reflection on the state of Western civilization
However, the ruling is seen as an affirmation of biological reality.
What status did the FDA grant to psilocybin-assisted therapy in 2018?
Breakthrough Therapy status
Breakthrough Therapy designation is intended to expedite the development and review of drugs that may offer significant benefits over existing treatments.
What is modern ethnopharmacology?
A term referring to ‘plants as medicine’
It encompasses the study of how different cultures use plants for medicinal purposes.
What ailments are researchers administering psychedelics for?
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
According to some bioethicists, what is valuable in psychedelic therapy?
The hallucinogenic experience itself
They argue that the experience contributes to a psychologically rich life.
What societal issues are suggested to be impacted by altered states of consciousness?
- Degradation of education
- Collapse of civic and family life
What is the definition of healthcare serial killing according to Christopher Lyon?
Intentional, individual and sequential killing of ‘helpless or dependent persons under their care’ by medical workers.
What factors can allow healthcare serial killing to go undetected?
- Lack of staff background checks
- Poor surveillance and oversight
- Failures by authorities to act on concerns
What alarming statistic was reported about HIV among transgender individuals in major cities?
More than half are HIV positive in cities like Atlanta, New York City, and Philadelphia.
What was one of the CDC’s major goals regarding HIV infections?
To lower the number of new HIV infections.
What did the CDC recommend to improve HIV treatment and prevention?
Improving access to gender-affirming medical treatment.
What is the rising trend in the usage of the terms ‘misinformation’ and ‘disinformation’ in news media?
A drastic rise beginning in 2016.
What did Kurt Mahlburg compare the censorship of the internet to?
Totalitarian and Orwellian demands.
What new definition of infertility was published by the ASRM in late 2023?
The need for medical intervention to achieve a successful pregnancy.
