A Christian Response to the New Genetics

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. Visit our website for sample chapters!

Introduction

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David H. Smith and Cynthia B. Cohen

1 Theological Perspectives

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David H. Smith and Timothy Sedgwick

2 Basic Biological Concepts

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(12)

Ellen Wright Clayton, Cynthia B. Cohen, and Lindon Eaves

3 The Many Facets of Genetic Testing

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(26)

Mary T. White

4 Gene Transfer for Therapy or Enhancement

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Cynthia B. Cohen and LeRoy Walters

5 Creating and Shaping Future Children

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(30)

Cynthia B. Cohen and Mary R. Anderlik

6 The Moral Status of Early Embryos and New Genetic Interventions

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Cynthia B. Cohen

7 Genetics and Genetic Technology in Social Context

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(16)

Bruce Jennings and Elizabeth Heitman

8 The economics and Politics of the New Genetics

147

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David A. Anderlik and Jan C. Heller

9 The Role of the Church in the New Genetics

169

(16)

David A. Ames

Suggestions for Further Reading

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Index

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About the Contributors

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