Let's Be Honest: The Beginning of Life, Gender Identity, and Drug Abuse

By Kenneth P. Lenz

This brief book explores answers to questions related to such matters as: when human life begins, at what stage abortions should be allowed, how a person's gender is determined, if we should teach gender distinctions, if marijuana is a dangerous drug, and other related concerns.  The book seeks authoritative sources and definitive answers for your benefit and the benefit of those you may influence.

Table of Contents Includes:

1.  Human Life

     - When does a new human life begin?

     - What are the growth patterns in human life?

     - Why is this information important?

2.  Gender Identity

     - What does LGBTQ+ stand for?

     - Where can we find moral standards for America?

     - Are there sound teachings that condemn homosexual and bisexual behaviors?

3.  What Can Be Done?

     - What can be done to restore moral integrity?

     - Are there other issues leading us down the wrong path?

     - How can guilt and shame be resolved?

The Appendix

     -  "Scientific" Myths and Scientific Facts

     -  Reflections by the author: "The Wedding"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Agape Book Ministries
• Release date: Jun 22, 2024
• ISBN: 9798227482716

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Introduction

Today’s American culture has experienced a drastic shift away from certain moral absolutes that were considered foundational in previous generations, in a movement pushing to allow for individual choice.  Certainly, in America we strive to protect the freedom of individuals—including choices they make; however, there are consequences to our choices, and there are limits to choices for the sake of the society.  For example, while we respect a person’s right to freedom of speech, it is illegal to yell Fire! when there is no fire; and there are consequences when making that choice—including consequences to others who may be trampled in a mass attempt to escape a fire that is not truly there.

The title of this brief book was chosen so as to allow us to be drawn back to reality—beyond social and political movements of our day.  Let’s be honest, there has been a drastic shift in the moral conscience of our society.  Some will try to convince us that this is proper (and even American), and where they fail to convince others, they will at least make the case that morality should not be imposed on their own choices.  For example, they might say, You have no right to tell me what I can or cannot do.  Or they might say, That may be right for you, but not for me!

So let’s consider a few of these issues to see where—or even if—lines should be drawn.  Each of the three chapters has three sub-headings with questions to be considered.  I trust you will benefit from what is presented and allow it to have an impact on your life and the lives of those around you.

Gratefully,

Kenneth P. Lenz

1.  Human Life

When does a new human life begin?

We normally think of birth control methods as being methods to keep a woman from becoming pregnant, such as in contraception through the use of birth control pills, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy.  Such methods have been expanding in recent years, and we need not mention all of those methods.  The point is simply that there are methods available to prevent a pregnancy from occurring.

However, when a pregnancy does occur, there is a birth control method generally called abortion.  I put this in the category of a form of birth control simply because it is a means by which to control whether or not a birth occurs—and in the case of abortion it is intended that the birth not occur.  In fact, very often a pregnancy will occur when another form of birth control is not used; and if it is an unwanted pregnancy, an abortion is often considered.

This, however, leads us to consider questions of an ethical