Adoption Theologically Considered

The "new family" of disciples was formed by faith and commitment and included those who had traditionally been outsiders. Similarly, Christian ethics can support the bonding in covenant love of nonbiological families brought together by sometimes painful circumstances that can be redeemed...

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Main Author: Post, Stephen G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Wiley-Blackwell 1997
In: Journal of religious ethics
Year: 1997, Volume: 25, Issue: 1, Pages: 149-168
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Summary:The "new family" of disciples was formed by faith and commitment and included those who had traditionally been outsiders. Similarly, Christian ethics can support the bonding in covenant love of nonbiological families brought together by sometimes painful circumstances that can be redeemed by their actions. While the Christian tradition is supportive of the idea that birth parents should rear their children, it also relativizes the biological family by adding meaning to adoption. This is a creative tension.
ISSN:1467-9795
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religious ethics