God and Human Genetic Engineering

David Basinger (Roberts Wesleyan College, New York)

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English

Cambridge University Press
21 December 2023

Religion & science; Gene therapy; Genetics (non-medical); Genetic engineering

Series: Elements in the Problems of God

Science and Religion have often intersected on issues.

However, no set of current scientific advances is more promising and problematic for religious (or non-religious) individuals than those that fall under the heading of Human Genetic Engineering, as these advances have the potential not only to cure human disease, remove undesirable human traits, and enhance desirable human traits but to pass on these modifications to future generations.

This Element is an introductory overview of these advances, the ethical issues they raise, and the lines of reasoning, including religious lines of reasoning, used to support or challenge these advances. The author's goal is to suggest a way of assessing these advances that will give us, whether religious or not, a solid basis for deciding these issues for ourselves and engaging in respectful, constructive dialog with others.

By: David Basinger (Roberts Wesleyan College New York)
Imprint: Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
ISBN: 9781009467889
ISBN 10: 1009467883
Series: Elements in the Problems of God
Pages: 72
Publication Date: 21 December 2023
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Science and religion: is there a conflict?; 2. Genetic engineering and religious belief: how ought we view their relationship?; 3. Genetic engineering: an overview; 4. Genetic engineering: humans; 5. Genetics and human reproduction; 6. Germline human genetic editing; 7. Genetic engineering: how ought we think about all this?; 8. How should we decide these issues for ourselves?; 9. How can we most productively engage in dialog with others on these issues?; 10. Where is god in all this?