Dr Cohen Discusses Christian Responses to CRISPR: Bioethics, Human Dignity, and Moral Limits

Описание: How should Christians evaluate CRISPR and modern gene-editing technologies?

In this lecture, Dr. Cohen explores Christian ethical responses to CRISPR through foundational theological principles such as the sanctity of life, human dignity, and moral intention. While many Christian traditions affirm the moral good of healing and alleviating suffering, serious concerns arise when genetic technologies cross from therapy into enhancement or involve the manipulation or destruction of human embryos.

This talk examines key distinctions between somatic gene therapy and germline editing, the moral status of the embryo, and the theological tension between responsible stewardship and overreach into domains traditionally understood as belonging to God alone. Drawing on Christian moral theology, bioethics, and contemporary debates, this lecture provides a nuanced framework for evaluating emerging biotechnologies without reducing complex moral questions to slogans or fear-based arguments.

This lecture is part of a broader series on religious and ethical perspectives on CRISPR and genetic engineering in healthcare.

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