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Sacred Cells?: Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research by Ted Peters
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- Book Title
- Sacred Cells?: Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research
- Publication Date
- 2010-08-01
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN
- 9780742562899
- Subject Area
- Religion, Science, Medical
- Publication Name
- Sacred Cells? : Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research
- Publisher
- Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
- Item Length
- 9.1 in
- Subject
- Philosophy & Social Aspects, Microbiology, Christianity / General, Christian Theology / Ethics
- Publication Year
- 2010
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.8 in
- Item Weight
- 14.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 272 Pages
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Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0742562891
ISBN-13
9780742562899
eBay Product ID (ePID)
64329317
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
272 Pages
Publication Name
Sacred Cells? : Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research
Language
English
Subject
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Microbiology, Christianity / General, Christian Theology / Ethics
Publication Year
2010
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Religion, Science, Medical
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.8 in
Item Weight
14.6 Oz
Item Length
9.1 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
2007-052094
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
All of us who have labored to find the paths of wisdom informed by both faith and science can welcome this contribution to the discussion of stem cells. Sensitivity to a wide variety of theological and philosophical traditions is one of the strengths of this book., Sacred Cells? is a well crafted book about whether stem cell research is ethically, as well as socially and politically, acceptable by people of faith. The authors know the science and practices involved and report them in an engaging narrative. The authors bring clarity, precision, and depth to the subject, seeking to convince the reader by their multidimensional discussion, not by demeaning other beliefs or opinions. A wonderful book., Sacred Cells? shows that it is not only possible but plausible to articulate a religious framework in which embryonic stem cell research is not just ethically tolerable but ethically right. In plain, readable prose, the authors take us through the history of the work that produced the prospect of embryonic stem cell research and show us why the arguments advanced against this research, on ethical grounds, fail. They also remind us that ethics, as often as not, is quite capable of keeping pace with the latest scientific breakthroughs., Their grasp of current scientific issues is impressive . . . If this book leads to discussion on such matters as: What is sacred? To whom does dignity apply? How important is good health? it will have served a very useful role in bioethical and theological debate., Peters, Lebacqz, and Bennett take the best approach I have yet seen in interpreting the forces at work in white-hot debate surrounding stem cell research, and give a lucid analysis of the central issue--namely, the conflict of the new science and religious dogma. The unique background of the authors, their demonstrated intimate understanding of Christian, Jewish, and Islamic belief systems, and their clear style make Sacred Cells? an engaging and likely enduring work., Sacred Cells? takes readers through the issues of stem-cell development with both a brief history of the science and an overview of the competing ethical frameworks in the debate., This is a thoughtful, insightful work that may not change many minds but will give much pause for thought. Highly recommended.
Dewey Decimal
174.2/8
Table Of Content
Preface Chapter 1: The Ethical Pre-History of Stem Cells Chapter 2: From Science to Ethics in a Flash Chapter 3: Working within the Research Standards Framework Chapter 4: Three Contending Frameworks for Stem Cell Ethics Chapter 5: The Embryo Protection Framework Chapter 6: The Human Protection Framework Chapter 7: The Future Wholeness Framework Chapter 8: Ethical Smoke and Mirrors in Washington Chapter 9: The Hidden Theology Behind the International Debates Chapter 10: The Vatican's Strong Stand Chapter 11: The Vatican and Embryology Chapter 12: The Vatican Argument in a Cracked Nutshell Chapter 13: Leon Kass, Protector of Human Nature Chapter 14: Jewish and Muslim Bioethics Chapter 15: The Terror of the Chimera Chapter 16: Justice and the Patenting Controversy Chapter 17: The Spiritual Soul and Human Dignity Chapter 18: The Ethics of the Ethicists Chapter 19: Theologians Say "Yes" to Regenerative Medicine Index About the Authors x About the Authors x About the Authors x About the Authors
Synopsis
Sacred Cells? tells the little-known story of Christian theologians who have been actively involved with leading scientists in the lab to determine the ethical implications of stem cell research. And contrary to popular expectation, these Christians have been courageously advocating in favor of research. Three of these dynamic theologians tell their story in this book, providing a brief history of stem cell science and outlining why people of faith can and should support research., Unknown to most outside observers, from the earliest days of embryonic stem cell research through today's latest developments, Christian theologians have been actively involved with leading laboratory research scientists to determine the ethical implications of stem cell research. And contrary to popular expectation, these Christians have been courageously advocating in favor of research. Three of these dynamic theologians tell their story in Sacred Cells? Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research. Sacred Cells? takes readers through the twists and turns of stem cell development, providing a brief history of the science and an overview of the competing ethical frameworks people use in approaching the heated debate. Each new scientific advance, from the cloning of Dolly the sheep to the use of engineered cells in humans, had to be carefully considered before proceeding. Rejecting the widely held belief that the ethics of stem cell research turn on the moral status of the embryo, the authors carefully weigh a diversity of ethical problems. Ultimately, they embrace stem cell research and the prospect of increased health and well being it offers. uthors carefully weigh a diversity of ethical problems. Ultimately, they embrace stem cell research and the prospect of increased health and well being it offers.uthors carefully weigh a diversity of ethical problems. Ultimately, they embrace stem cell research and the prospect of increased health and well being it offers.uthors carefully weigh a diversity of ethical problems. Ultimately, they embrace stem cell research and the prospect of increased health and well being it offers., Unknown to most outside observers, from the earliest days of embryonic stem cell research through today's latest developments, Christian theologians have been actively involved with leading laboratory research scientists to determine the ethical implications of stem cell research. And contrary to popular expectation, these Christians have been courageously advocating in favor of research. Three of these dynamic theologians tell their story in Sacred Cells? Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research.Sacred Cells? takes readers through the twists and turns of stem cell development, providing a brief history of the science and an overview of the competing ethical frameworks people use in approaching the heated debate. Each new scientific advance, from the cloning of Dolly the sheep to the use of engineered cells in humans, had to be carefully considered before proceeding. Rejecting the widely held belief that the ethics of stem cell research turn on the moral status of the embryo, the authors carefully weigh a diversity of ethical problems. Ultimately, they embrace stem cell research and the prospect of increased health and well being it offers.
LC Classification Number
QH588.S83P48 2008
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