Flaman, Paul.

Genetic engineering : Christian values and Catholic teaching / Paul Flaman. - New York : Paulist Press, 2002. - x, 138 pages ; 21 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. 117-132) and index.

Genetic engineering of plants and animals -- Agribusiness, Ecological Concerns, Biological Warfare --Genetically Modified Food -- Xenotransplants, Transgenic Animals and Hybrids -- Cloning Plants and Animals -- Patenting Life Forms -- Discussion Questions -- Genetic engineering of human beings -- Genetic Testing and Screening -- Prenatal Diagnosis, Fetal Therapy and Abortion -- Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis -- Genetic Testing After Birth -- Genetic Testing Before Marriage and Conception -- Genetic Counseling, Confidentiality and Discrimination --Genetic Therapy -- Genetic Design and Enhancement -- Cloning Human Embryos for Reproductive Purposes -- Cloning Human Embryos for "Therapeutic" Purposes -- Eugenics -- Discussion Questions -- Chapter Three: Various Views of Plant, Animal and Human Life -- A Christian Perspective -- "Playing God" -- Discussion Questions-- Some concluding analysis and reflections

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Genetic engineering--Moral and ethical aspects.
Genetic engineering--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Genetic engineering--Religious aspects--Catholic Church.

QH 442 / .F525 2002

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