Genetic Science For Human Benefit

Abstract

"Genetic engineering is one of the most significant scientific achievements in history. It is of very recent origin, and yet developing in unexpected ways with rapidity. It has profound implications for our understanding of all organic life, but especially of human beings. It thus poses new theological questions about the identity and value of humans. Its great potential for improving food production, drugs, medicaments and therapeutic procedures is unfolding with each new stage of discovery and development. Genetic engineering also instigates new problems for environment control, commerce and government policy. It is clearly a matter on which Christians should express opinions based upon scientific data, theological understanding, ethical sensitivity and strong faith in God’s revealed purposes."