A Theological Framework for Bioethics

Abstract

"This position paper aims to formulate a theological framework for bioethics against the background of the far-reaching developments which are taking place in the field of the biomedical sciences and biotechnology. Increasingly, advances in these areas, such as medically assisted procreation, genetic modification of animals and plants, and cloning, are raising ambivalent reactions inside and outside the churches. On one hand they evoke hope for new therapies and drugs, on the other they bring along profound concern about fundamental norms, values and beliefs."