Principled Compassion
This year sees the 40th anniversary of the Abortion Act coming into force in the UK. Is
200,000 abortions each year in England and Wales too many?
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill (2008) looks set to legalise human-animal hybrids, fatherless children,
saviour siblings and “family balancing”. Is this a step too far? 
And what about the “old” topics like euthanasia, IVF, cloning and surrogacy?
What should Christians think about these issues? What should we be doing?
Dr John R Ling will tackle these questions. He will construct a robust bioethical framework based on principles derived
from the Bible — leading to the proper response: principled compassion.
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About John Ling
Dr Ling was for many years a lecturer at Aberystwyth University and is now a freelance author and speaker. He has
lectured, debated, broadcast and written about bioethical issues for the last 25 years and more. 
Since 1984 he has been a member of the Central Committee of LIFE, the UK's leading pro-life organisation. From 1989 he
was a member of the Social Issues Team of the Fellowship of Independent Evangelical Churches (FIEC). Since 2004 he
has been a member of the Social Issues Team of Affinity.
He has written three books: Responding to the Culture of Death – A Primer of Bioethical Issues and
The Edge of Life – Dying, Death and Euthanasia are both published by Day One. The Morning-After Pill – Uncovering the Truth is
published by the Christian Institute.
More information: www.johnling.co.uk
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