What do you think?
Rate this book
Sacred Cells?: Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research
Unknown to most outside observers, from the earliest days of embryonic stem cell research through today's latest developments, Christian theologians have been actively involved with leading laboratory research scientists to determine the ethical implications of stem cell research. And contrary to popular expectation, these Christians have been courageously advocating in favor of research. Three of these dynamic theologians tell their story in Sacred Cells? Why Christians Should Support Stem Cell Research .
Sacred Cells? takes readers through the twists and turns of stem cell development, providing a brief history of the science and an overview of the competing ethical frameworks people use in approaching the heated debate. Each new scientific advance, from the cloning of Dolly the sheep to the use of engineered cells in humans, had to be carefully considered before proceeding. Rejecting the widely held belief that the ethics of stem cell research turn on the moral status of the embryo, the authors carefully weigh a diversity of ethical problems. Ultimately, they embrace stem cell research and the prospect of increased health and well being it offers.
Sacred Cells? takes readers through the twists and turns of stem cell development, providing a brief history of the science and an overview of the competing ethical frameworks people use in approaching the heated debate. Each new scientific advance, from the cloning of Dolly the sheep to the use of engineered cells in humans, had to be carefully considered before proceeding. Rejecting the widely held belief that the ethics of stem cell research turn on the moral status of the embryo, the authors carefully weigh a diversity of ethical problems. Ultimately, they embrace stem cell research and the prospect of increased health and well being it offers.
- GenresScienceNonfiction
272 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 2008
1 person is currently reading
9 people want to read
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 of 1 review
April 9, 2014
A very thorough overview of the scientific, historical, political, theological, and ethical issues related to stem cell research. The early chapters lay out the core arguments, and then most of the later chapters explore various specific subjects; these chapters are relatively stand-alone, and can be skipped if you're less interested in the topic (the Vatican's position, Jewish and Muslim perspectives, patenting, ethics in Washington, etc).
The later chapters might be less interesting to some, but I'd highly recommend the early chapters and the closing chapter for anyone interested in a rigorous introduction to the scientific, theological, and ethical issues in stem cell research.
(PS -- It was published in 2010, and I read it mostly in 2013.... it felt very relevant and up to date, but we'll see how long it holds up!! :)
The later chapters might be less interesting to some, but I'd highly recommend the early chapters and the closing chapter for anyone interested in a rigorous introduction to the scientific, theological, and ethical issues in stem cell research.
(PS -- It was published in 2010, and I read it mostly in 2013.... it felt very relevant and up to date, but we'll see how long it holds up!! :)
Displaying 1 of 1 review