title: Christianity's commitments to nurturing and protecting children: biblical foundations: children are neighbors worthy of love and respect.
authors.affiliation: Gustavus Adolphus College.
authors.forename: Marcia J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Bunge
mesh_terms: D001633:Bible; D002648:Child; D002649:Child Abuse / Q000517:prevention & control*; D002835:Christianity / Q000266:history*; D049690:History, Ancient; D006801:Humans; D028725:Theology
keywords: Christianity; child nurture; child protection