The New Genesis

by Cole-Turner, Ronald

• ISBN13: 9780664254063
• ISBN10: 0664254063
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1993-04-01
• Publisher: Westminster John Knox Pr

Summary

How should living things and our own human nature be changed in the hands of those who can alter them genetically? How do we set limits, and what goals are legitimate pursuits? Neither the science of genetics nor the theory of evolution can answer these questions alone. This book's contribution to a theological understanding of science and technology helps in showing how Christian theology can provide a solid framework for considering these issues.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 7
Introduction	p. 8
The Age of Genetic Engineering	p. 13
Genetics and Genetic Engineering	p. 13
Emerging Developments	p. 16
What Are We Doing?	p. 29
Intentionality in Agriculture	p. 30
Male and Female in Biology and Culture	p. 39
The Novelty of Genetic Engineering	p. 42
Evolution and Genetic Engineering	p. 47
The Purpose of Genetic Engineering	p. 51
For the Benefit of Humanity	p. 51
For the Benefit of Nature	p. 54
In the Service of God	p. 60
Responding to the New Situation	p. 63
The Response of Theologians	p. 63
The Response of Churches	p. 70
Conclusions	p. 78
Redemption and Technology	p. 80
Christ and the Redemption of Nature	p. 81
The Source of Disorder	p. 84
Disorder Without a Fall	p. 86
Redemption and Technology	p. 93
Genetic Engineering as Redemptive Technology	p. 95
Participating in the Creation	p. 98
Genetic Engineering and Co-creation	p. 98
Technology as Creation	p. 103
Genetic Engineering as Creation	p. 106
References	p. 111
Recommended Reading	p. 119
Index	p. 123
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