Bioethics and Christian Theology

The authors of this essay suggest that the field of bioethics and Christian theology have a great deal to offer to each other. The authors first argue that representatives from both fields must first make sure that they fully and correctly represent their respective position. In other words, scienti...

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Published in:Journal of religion and health
Authors: Griniezakis, Makarios (Author) ; Symeonides, Nathanael (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer Science + Business Media B. V. [2005]
In: Journal of religion and health
Year: 2005, Volume: 44, Issue: 1, Pages: 7-11
Further subjects:B Intimate Relationship
B Respective Position
B Human Person
B Personal Gain
B Great Insight
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Summary:The authors of this essay suggest that the field of bioethics and Christian theology have a great deal to offer to each other. The authors first argue that representatives from both fields must first make sure that they fully and correctly represent their respective position. In other words, scientists, ethicists, and theologians alike must make sure that they present their fields and not use their knowledge merely for personal gain at the stake of misguiding people. Once this is established, the authors then proceed to show the intimate relationship between Christianity and medicine that has existed throughout the ages. It is a call for a continuation of such a relationship that the authors suggest between bioethics and theology. Through an integration of bioethics and Christian theology, both scientists/physicians and theologians are able to gain greater insight into the human person—a focus in both fields.
ISSN:1573-6571
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of religion and health
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1007/s10943-004-1141-x