Christian Doctrines, Ethical Issues, and Human Genetics

Abstract

[The basis of Christian ethics is a balance of the doctrines of creation, sin, redemption, and fulfillment which are at the heart of all human situations. Applying these four doctrines to human genetics leads to: recognizing a creative human role that respects the inner constitution of the human creature; being alert to the human capacity to misuse God's gifts and creatures; welcoming the opportunity to extend God's healing power in history; and promoting human solidarity in the application of genetic development for the common good.]