ETHIC AND MORAL ISSUES

 
Orthodox Church and Stem Cell Research
 
 

What is the position of the Orthodox Church of Portugal on embryonic stem cell research? Has the Orthodox Church of Portugal issued any statements on this yet?

 

Cloning

 
   

For my university class, my group decided to write about the ethical issues of cloning. From a religious standpoint, how does the Eastern Orthodox Church feel about cloning?

 
Immunization / Vaccination
 

I was born into Orthodoxy, but do not know where the church stands on childhood immunizations / vaccinations. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.

 

Evolution and Orthodoxy

 
 

I am a Roman Catholic considering conversion to the Orthodox faith. As part of my journey I am reading Not of This World -- The Life and Teachings of Father Seraphim Rose. The book that I reading aproaches the subject of Darwinian evolution’s acceptance by some Orthodox Churches.

The Orthodox Church doesn't really believe in evolution does it?

 

Suicide

 
   

I was searching through your website for Q&A based upon our church and its beliefs and I was wondering if you can send me any information on suicidal situations and what the Bible has to say about it.
Please email me back as soon as possible.

 

12-Step Programs

 
 

I wonder if you would share your thoughts on how the Orthodox Church views Orthodox Christians participation in 12-Step Programs such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), etc.
My personal experience with 12-Step Programs is that the spiritual component is compatible with and complements Orthodox...

 

Alzheimer's Disease

 

What is the stance of the orthodox on the faith of the mentally disabled or those who have serious Alzheimer's disease and are not aware of much around them...

 

Should I read The DaVinci Code?

 

Do you have an opinion of an Orthodox Christian [me] reading "The DaVinci Code" as part of a book club? I know it's a novel, and would of course view it as such. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

Sex Education in Sunday School

 
 

Could you please inform me of the Orthodox Church's position on the subject matter of sex education being taught to children by laity?

 
Masturbation
 

How does the Church understand masturbation?

 
 
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