Contents:
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
Part I: Genetic Perspective
History
1. Eugenics in Historical and Ethical Perspective / Arthur J. Dyck
2. Technology, History, and Worldview / Nancy R. Pearcey
Sovereignty
3. God’s Sovereignty and Genetic Anomalies / Michael S. Beates
4. Playing God / Allen D. Verhey
Humanity
5. Reducing People to Genetics
6. Resisting Reductionism by Restoring the Context / V. Elving Anderson
Part II: Genetic Information
The Search
7. The Human Genome Project / Francis S. Collins
8. Behavioural and Germ-Line Genetic Research / Leroy B. Walters
9. The Incentive of Patents / Stephen Sherry
The Use
10. Genetic Testing and Confidentiality / C. Christopher Hook
11. Prenatal Genetic Testing, Abortion, and Beyond / Scott B. Rae
12. Genetic Counselling / Elizabeth J. Thomson
13. The Educational Challenge / Martha Newsome
Part III: Genetic Intervention
Assessment
14. Genetic Therapy / Frank E. Young
15. A Theological Basis for Genetic Intervention / John S. Feinberg
16. Ethical Standards for Genetic Intervention / James C. Peterson
17. The Case of Human Growth Hormone / Donal P. O’Mathuna
Engagement
18. Contemporary Christian Responsibility / Charles W. Colson
19. The Church and the New Genetics / C. Ben Mitchell
20. The Church as a Welcoming Community / Marsha D.M. Fowler
Glossary of Genetic Terms

Includes bibliographical references and index

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