Topic: Ethical Application
Thread:
First, choose an issue in applied ethics that greatly interests you. You may choose any of the following topics covered in the assigned readings from our Biblical Ethics textbook:

• Abortion; Biomedical Issues (IVF, Stem Cell Research, etc.); Capital Punishment; Church-State Relations; Economics; Environment; Euthanasia; Just War; LGBTQ Issues; Marriage & Family; Healthcare; Political Engagement; Poverty; Racism and Race Issues; Sexual Ethics

Second, based on the ethical theory you defended in DB 2, formulate an ethical application on this specific issue in a 500-600 word thread. You are expected to use both textbooks as well as outside academic sources to support your analysis and argument. As you write your thread, consider the following steps:

1. If you are a Christian, formulate an application to this issue based on a Christian ethical theory. If you are not a Christian, you may formulate an application based on whatever ethical theory you think is strongest (i.e. the theory you defended in DB 2).
2. Briefly describe a strong counterargument to your own position and respond to it. For now, keep it brief (no more than one paragraph). In the Capstone Essay, you will have more room to elaborate.

• This research paper will be in APA style format.
• Be sure to have at least 8 credible sources in your paper. Your paper should be 4-5 pages with an annotated bibliography.
• Be sure to choose a topic from the RESEARCH topic list  (You must choose  a different topic from your first research paper).
• Read Chapter 52  from your course textbook carefully.
• Part III 
• Create your outline for your second research paper.
• Look over the APA sample outline provided in the Week 5 folder.
• You MUST do your outline like the APA sample.

Topic:
Benefits of laughter/therapeutic value of laughter