Christian Responses to Scientific Issues (AQA A-Level Religious Studies): Flashcards
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Polkinghorne's view: Christianity & science relationship
Polkinghorne's view: Christianity & science relationship
Complementary rather than contradictory approaches to truth
Nature of science regarding morality
Nature of science regarding morality
Morally neutral in itself
Warnock: extending ethical decisions to wider society
Warnock: extending ethical decisions to wider society
Must justify using reason & experience available to all
Genetic engineering definition
Genetic engineering definition
Engineering unique set of genes for genetic modification
Transhumans definition
Transhumans definition
GE humans w/ advanced intellectual, physical & psych powers
Therapeutic genetic engineering
Therapeutic genetic engineering
GE to repair genes to correct or eliminate conditions
Key difference: cloning vs genetic engineering
Key difference: cloning vs genetic engineering
Cloning copies genes; GE creates unique sets & crosses species
Catholic view: enhancement therapy
Catholic view: enhancement therapy
Rejects it - humanity no longer reflects God's image
Catholic view: germline therapy
Catholic view: germline therapy
Hesitant - unforeseen effects on future generations
SDA 4 ethical concerns in genetic interventions
SDA 4 ethical concerns in genetic interventions
Sanctity of life, human dignity, social duties, stewardship