Christian Response to Modern Medicine, Science and Technology Notes, Quizzes & Revision

1. Role of Technology in Spreading the Gospel

Technology (phones, radio, social media, livestreams) helps churches reach people across Kenya — from Nairobi to rural areas like Turkana and Kisumu. Examples:

• Radio and short-wave programmes reach people without internet.
• Church livestreams and WhatsApp groups allow Bible studies when youth cannot meet physically.
• Social media (Facebook, Instagram, TikTok) shares testimonies, songs and short sermons for youth.

Christian response: use technology responsibly to teach Scripture, care for people, and show Christ’s love. Avoid using it for gossip, false teachings or harm.

2. Christian Views on Euthanasia

Definition: Euthanasia means intentionally ending a life to stop pain (also called mercy killing).

Christian teaching normally opposes euthanasia because:

• Life is sacred — it is given by God (Genesis 1:27; Psalm 139:13–16).
• Suffering should be met with care, prayer and medical help, not intentional killing.
• Christians promote palliative care (pain relief, love, presence) and protecting the vulnerable.

In Kenya, the law and many churches also protect life. Christian response focuses on care, respect for life, and support for families and the sick rather than ending life.

3. Defending the Right to Life

Biblical basis: Scripture teaches the value of every human life (Psalm 139, Matthew 25:35–40 — care for others). Christians argue that life is a gift from God and must be protected.

Kenyan context: The Constitution protects the right to life. Christians use both the Bible and respect for human dignity to defend life in school, community and health care decisions.

4. Christian Views on Cosmetic (Plastic) Surgery

There are different views. Basic Christian guidance:

• Reconstructive surgery (after accidents, burns, birth defects) is widely accepted — it restores health, function and dignity.
• Cosmetic surgery done mainly for vanity raises concerns: Christians are taught to value inner beauty (1 Peter 3:3–4; 1 Samuel 16:7).
• Decisions should be weighed with prayer, wise counsel, and concern for physical and spiritual health.

In Kenya young people are encouraged to think about long-term effects, costs, and motives before choosing cosmetic procedures.

5. Creative Skills Outlined in the Bible

Examples in Scripture:

• Bezalel and Oholiab — skilled craftsmen chosen by God to build the Tabernacle (Exodus 31:1–11). They used artistic skills for worship.
• Musicians, poets and builders in the Bible showed gifts in music, art, writing and construction.

Kenyan examples: church choir music, carpentry for church chairs, youth who create Christian content online — these are modern ways to use God-given skills.

6. Lessons from Daniel and King Solomon

Daniel:

• Showed wisdom, faithfulness and skill while living among a foreign culture (Daniel 1–6).
• Lesson: use your talents and faith respectfully under pressure; trust God for protection and wisdom.

King Solomon:

• Asked God for wisdom and became famous for wise decisions (1 Kings 3:9–12; Proverbs).
• Lesson: ask God for wisdom when using science and technology; wisdom matters more than fame or wealth.

7. God as the Source of Inventions and Creativity

Christians believe that God gives human beings creativity and skills (Genesis — made in God’s image). Bible references: James 1:17 (“every good and perfect gift”), Exodus 31:3 (God filled Bezalel with skill).

Application: celebrate inventions that help people — medicines, farming tools, mobile money (M-Pesa) — and use them for the common good and for God’s glory.

Short Summary — What Christians should do

• Use science and technology to help others and share the Gospel responsibly.
• Protect life, care for the sick, and oppose deliberate ending of life (euthanasia).
• Accept medical help and reconstructive surgery when it restores life and dignity; question choices driven by vanity.
• Develop talents and skills for God’s purposes — be creative and wise like Solomon and faithful like Daniel.
• Give glory to God as the source of creativity and remember to pray for wisdom in using modern tools.

Key Bible Passages

• Genesis 1:26–27 — humans made in God’s image.
• Exodus 31:1–11 — Bezalel given skill.
• Psalm 139:13–16 — God formed us.
• 1 Kings 3:9–12 — Solomon asks for wisdom.
• Daniel 1–6 — Daniel’s faith and wisdom in exile.
• James 1:17 — every good gift is from above.

Memory Verse

"Every good and perfect gift is from above..." — James 1:17