Theological Issues in Bioethics: An Introduction With Readings

by Messer, Neil

• ISBN13: 9780232524413
• ISBN10: 0232524416
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-01
• Publisher: Abingdon Pr

Table of Contents

PREFACE	ix
INTRODUCTION	1	(262)
1 THEOLOGICAL VISIONS	9	(28)
Introduction	9	(4)
Christian Vision	13	(6)
GILBERT MEILAENDER
Facing Bioethical Dilemmas Theologically	19	(7)
JOHN BRECK
Introduction to Evangelium Vitae	26	(5)
JOHN PAUL II
Science, Technology, Power and Liberation Theology	31	(6)
LEONARDO BOFF
2 RESPECT FOR LIFE	37	(28)
Introduction	37	(2)
The Quality of Life, the Sanctity of Life	39	(6)
RICHARD McCORMICK
The Sacredness and Sanctity of Human Life	45	(5)
JOHN BRECK
Alien Dignity: The Legacy of Helmut Thielicke for Bioethics	50	(13)
KAREN LEBACQZ
Case Study: Baby Doe and Others	63	(2)
3 PERSONS, BODIES AND WHY THEY MATTER	65	(38)
Introduction	65	(3)
The Moral Status of the Embryo	68	(8)
MAUREEN JUNKER-KENNY
Who Is My Neighbor? The Good Samaritan as a Source for Theological Anthropology	76	(9)
IAN A. McFARLAND
'Embodiment' and Moral Critique: A Christian Social Perspective	85	(17)
LISA SOWLE CAHILL
Case Study: A Dilemma about Abortion	102	(1)
4 HEALTH, DISEASE AND WHOLENESS	103	(22)
Introduction	103	(4)
The Strength for Human Life	107	(10)
KARL BARTH
A Blind Person's Conversations with the Bible	117	(6)
JOHN M. HULL
Case Study: Cochlear Implants for Deaf Children	123	(2)
5 DEATH	125	(28)
Introduction	125	(3)
Religious Concepts of Brain Death and Associated Problems	128	(11)
STANLEY HAUERWAS
The Vision of Death	139	(13)
VIGEN GUROIAN
Case Study: The Right to Die?	152	(1)
6 PROFESSIONAL-PATIENT RELATIONSHIPS	153	(38)
Introduction	153	(3)
The Medical Covenant: An Ethics of Obligation or Virtue?	156	(16)
WILLIAM F. MAY
Empowerment in the Clinical Setting	172	(16)
KAREN LEBACQZ
Case Study: The Alder Hey Affair	188	(3)
7 ECONOMICS AND BIOETHICS	191	(24)
Introduction	191	(4)
A Human Lottery?	195	(7)
PAUL RAMSEY
Power, Ethics and the Poor in Human Genetic Research	202	(10)
MÁRCIO FABRI DOS ANJOS
Case Study: Anti-AIDS Drugs in Developing Countries	212	(3)
8 HUMANS AND OTHER ANIMALS	215	(24)
Introduction	215	(2)
From 'Animal Rights: A Critique'	217	(6)
OLIVER R. BARCLAY
Animal Rights: A Reply to Barclay	223	(5)
ANDREW LINZEY
Imaging God Through Peace with Animals: An Election for Blessing	228	(10)
SCOTT BADER-SAYE
Case Study: Cc the Cloned Kitten	238	(1)
9 HUMANS AND NATURE	239	(24)
Introduction	239	(3)
Flawed Beauty and Wise Use: Conservation and the Christian Tradition	242	(12)
MARGARET ATKINS
Women, Economy and Ecology	254	(7)
ARUNA GNANADASON
Case Study: Direct Action Against GM Crops	261	(2)
10 CHRISTIANS AND PUBLIC DEBATE ON BIOETHICS	263	(8)
Introduction	263	(7)
Case Study: Vote for the Common Good	270	(1)
Glossary	271	(6)
Acknowledgements	277	(3)
Index	280