Do the ends justify the genes? Center for Bioethics and Human Dignity Kilner, John F. Jnt ed. Pentz, Rebecca D. Jnt ed. Young, Frank E. Jnt ed. text xxu Grand Rapids, MI Eerdmans 1997 monographic eng

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295 p. ; pbk ; 23.5 cm. Introduction : the experience of genetic challenges: The riddle of suffering / David B. Biebel -- The disease of isolation / Markie Jackson -- The search for shalom / Hessel Bouma, III. -- Pt. 1. Genetic perspective: History:Eugenics in historical and ethical perspective / Arthur J. Dyck -- Technology, history, and worldview / Nancy R. Pearcey -- Sovereignty: God;s sovereignty and genetic anomalies Michael S. Beates -- Playing God / Allen H. Verhey -- Humanity: Reducing people to genetics / Henk Jochemsen -- Resisting reductionism by restoring the context / V. Elving Anderson. -- Pt. 2. Genetic information: The search: The human genome project / Francis S. Collins ; Behavioural and germ-like genetic research / Leroy B. Walters ; The incentive of patents / Stephen Sherry. -- The use: Genetic testing and confidentiality / C. Christopher Hook ; Prenatal genetic testing, abortion, and beyond / Scott B. Rae ; Genetic counseling / Elizabeth J. Thomson ; The educational challenge / Martha Newsome. -- Pt. 3. Genetic intervention: Assessment: Genetic therapy / Frank E. Young ; A theological basis for genetic intervention / John S. Feinberg ; Ethical standards for genetic information / James C. Peterson ; The case of human growth hormone / Dónal P. O'Mathúna. -- Engagement: Contemporary Christian responsibility / Charles W. Colson ; The church and the new genetics / C. Ben Mitchell ; The church as a welcoming community / Marsha D.M. Fowler. -- Glossary of genetic terms / Hessel Bouma, III. edited by John F. Kilner, Rebecca D. Pentz and Frank E. Young. Presented by The Centre for Bioethics and Human Dignity. Includes bibliographical references and index. Human genetics moral and ethical aspects Human genetics religious aspects Christianity Genetic engineering moral and ethical aspects Genetic engineering religious aspects Christianity 241.6425/GEN 085364814x 130822 20130822115707.0 282793479347