A Christian Response to the New Genetics: Religious, Ethical, and Social Issues

Smith, David A. (Editor) / Cohen, Cynthia Price (Editor) / Ames, David A. (Contributor) / Anderlik, Mary R. (Contributor) / Clayton, Ellen Wright (Contributor) / Daniels, Theodore A. (Contributor) / Eaves, Lindon (Contributor)

ISBN 10: 0742514994 / ISBN 13: 9780742514997

Published by Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc, 2003

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224 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Christian Response to the New Genetics: Religious, Ethical, and Social Issues
• Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Pub Inc
• Publication Date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0742514994
• ISBN 13: 9780742514997
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.27 kilograms

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Synopsis

Life is a gift that includes powers to be used and celebrated, but that doesn't necessarily justify the use of every new power that comes along. A Christian Response to the New Genetics appeals to both secular and religious readers in the center of the great debate over our new genetic powers. These essays affirm many traditional Christian perspectives and virtues, while also introducing new insights. The authors explore a broad range of topics, including genetic testing, gene transfer, genetic manipulation, patenting, health insurance, and the moral status of embryos. They conclude it is naïve to either outright reject or wholeheartedly embrace the new genetic powers. In fact, sometimes the best we can expect is to learn how to cope with moral uncertainty. A Christian Response to the New Genetics originated with initiatives of the Episcopal Church, but the book is neither an official statement of Episcopal theological ethics nor a parochial lamentation.

About the Author

David H. Smith is director of the Poynter Center at Indiana University and chair of the Episcopal Church's Task Force on Ethics and the New Genetics. Cynthia B. Cohen is senior research