On the new frontiers of genetics and religion
We Must take very seriously the assertion of highly respected medical scientists when they say that no current project in science and medicine is of greater importance to humanity than the Human Genome Project. Citizens in many nonmedical fields also need genetic knowledge retrofitting, in particular, health care providers, employers, insurers, lawmakers, and theologians. Many of the medical and ethical decisions we face today and increasingly in the future will deal with quality and existence of life, i.e., reproduction and limits of disease intervention attempts. Our present technology is powerful, but it will pale in comparison to that of the future. Expanding genetic knowledge and derivative medical options impose new obligations upon clergy, religious scholars, counselors, teachers, patients, and physicians. Those who are skeptical about the value of religious truth may feel the need to listen to the new dialogue between genetic scientists and the ologians. They may be surprised to hear a scientist of Francis S. Collins`s stature say ``there is no conflict between being an absolutely rigorous scientist and being a person of faith.`` This meeting for interaction of specialists in genetics, medicine, theology, and ethics was supported under the Ethical, Legal, and Social Implications Program of the Human Genome Project. Baylor College of Medicine and The Institute of Religion within the Texas Medical Center (Houston) co-sponsored the meeting. This book provides review thoughts of leading theologians on the coming era of Molecular Medicine. Should we or shouldn`t we utilize the knowledge? Does the adage, ``The truth will make you free,`` hold for our personal genetic traits? Give the issues consideration. This book will stimulate your thinking.
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE, Washington, DC (United States)
- DOE Contract Number:
- FG05-91ER61181
- OSTI ID:
- 95597
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-9203323--Bk.; CNN: Texas Medical Center; Baylor College of Medicne; National Institutes of Health; Trustees of the Institute of Religion; M.D. Anderson Foundation; Episcopal Church Foundation; Linbeck Foundation; Park Ridge Center; ISBN 0-8028-0741-0
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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