Human Dignity in the Biotech Century: A Christian Vision for Public Policy

By: Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron

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Synopsis: What will be the greatest moral challenge facing our society throughout this century?Are we ready to face it?Editors Charles W. Colson and Nigel M. de S. Cameron, along with a panel of expert contributors, make the case in this book that the greatest watershed debates of the twenty-first century concerning ethics and public policy will surround the issue of biotechnology. In twelve essays they address several of the legal and ethical challenges before us: embryo research, stem cell research, cloning, genetic engineering, gene therapy, pharmacogenomics, cybernetics, nanotechnology and, of course, abortion. Contributors includeWilliam L. Saunders, J. D. , Family Research CouncilChristopher Hook, M. D. , The Mayo ClinicHenk Jochemsen, Ph. D. , Free University of AmsterdamDavid A. Prentice, Ph. D. , Indiana State UniversityNathan A. Adams IV, Ph. D. , J. D. , Christian Legal SocietyDavid Stevens, M. D. , Christian Medical AssociationPaige Comstock Cunningham, J. D. , Americans United for LifeC. Ben Mitchell, Ph. D. , Trinity Evangelical Divinity SchoolRichard Doerflinger, M. A. , Secretariat for Pro-life, National Conference of Catholic BishopsWesley J. Smith, J. D. , International Task Force on Euthanasia and Assistend SuicideLeaders in their fields, these contributors point out the crucial role Christians can and should play in the public square. The well-informed and forward-looking perspectives they present will help us prepare for the challenges ahead.