You should give an ethical response from:
This resource explains how some Christians have responded to the specific issue of GM Crops:
Christianity and GM Crops |
Christian churches and organisations have also had a lot to say about different aspects of genetic engineering. Despite the fact that Christians often hold absolute beliefs, the writings I have read from the sources below have been objective, clear, factual and unbiassed, and the most reliable of any sources of information on these new technologies. The recent BBC series, How to Build a Human, was by comparison biassed (it was criticised for being unquestioningly pro-technology) and lacking in depth, despite being entertaining and impressive to look at.
So the following provide insight into the technologies themselves, ethical concerns and religious responses:
Church of England
- Genetics
- Human Genetics (including the history of genetics)
- Genetically Modified Organisms, including a briefing paper and report
- Policy statement on stem-cell research
- Xenotransplantation
Church of Scotland
- Genetically Modified Food - including General Assembly Report 1999 and The Pros and Cons of GM Food
- Genetically Modified Animals
- Making Pharmaceuticals in Animals ('pharming')
Society, Religion and Technology Project
- Genetic Engineering
- GM Animals, Humans and the Future of Genetics - a report from 2001
- Moral and Ethical Issues in Gene Therapy
- Germline Gene Therapy
- The excellent book Engineering Genesis
Christian Medical Fellowship
- Genetics - including links to news reports and articles