Playing God? Religious Perspectives on Manipulating the Genome.
J Relig Health
; 61(4): 3192-3218, 2022 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
The Human Genome Project (HGP) is a remarkable medical science breakthrough that enables the understanding of genetics and the intervention of human health. An individual's health is influenced by physical, emotional, social, intellectual, and religious factors. Among these, religious beliefs shape our thinking on cloning, stem cells, and gene editing, affecting healthcare decisions and the motivation for seeking treatment. Is the human genome sacred? Does editing it violate the idea that we're made in God's image or allow us to "play God"? Understanding the perspectives behind the fundamental religious doctrines of Islam, Christian, Hindu, and Buddhist on gene editing/therapy in somatic and germline cells would ensure a right balance between geneticists and theologians in providing the best healthcare while catering to individual beliefs.
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Cristianismo
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Hinduísmo
Tipo de estudo:
Prognostic_studies
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Humans
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En
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J Relig Health
Ano de publicação:
2022
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Article
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Malásia