Defines the biblical framework for understanding the Christian view of life, while acknowledging the moral complexities surrounding prenatal termination of pregnancy.
Clearly states the Adventist commitment to "promote awareness, behavioral modification, education, and abstinence" with a special aim to "deal with the myths surrounding HIV/AIDS, including cultural issues" in a global context.
Statement regarding the Church's history of upholding life-promoting behaviors and calling attention to the danger of substance abuse from a biblical perspective.
Statement that provides a biblical foundation to the Adventist condemnation of the exploitation of children sexually in a broad range of contexts, both cultural and historical.
Similar to its statement on substance abuse, this statement reflects the Adventist fundamental belief that "we are to adopt the most healthful diet possible," which precludes a lifestyle involving tobacco, alcoholic beverages, and the misuse of drugs.
States the Seventh-day Adventist Church's biblically-founded responsibility to care for and foster an environment free of domestic violence and to strengthen family life.
Discusses recent advances in genetic technology that have implications in the future of humanity against the biblical and ethical principles that structure the Adventist worldview.
Describes the considerations to be taken in establishing and governing Adventist health-care institutions from the perspective of Adventist moral principles.
Describes the technologies involved in human gene therapy research and provides readers with biblical values that inform the discussion of these technologies.
In the tradition of the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Seventh-day Adventist Church affirms the dignity of the human person, based upon their status as being created in the image of God.
States clearly the extent of the Adventist position on smoking behaviors, including justification for the Seventh-day Adventist Church's position on anti-smoking legislation and policy.
Outlines the Adventist belief in an "ethics of prevention" with regards to tobacco advertising, sticker laws, smoking prohibitions in public places, public education, and higher taxes on cigarettes.
