UMMS Affiliation

Department of Psychiatry

Publication Date

2000

Document Type

Article

Subjects

Transplantation, Heterologous; Bioethics; Religion; Religion and Science

Disciplines

Bioethics and Medical Ethics | Psychiatry | Religion

Abstract

The recent explosion of biotechnology has raised many ethical and religious questions among faith communities. Many of these faith communities are attempting to balance modern technology and historical religion. Using xenotransplantation as a case study, the transplantation of genetically engineered animal organs into human beings, this article follows three major religious traditions through the discernment process of how to deal faithfully with this new technology. In addition, the role of the biotechnology industry and the pressures that researchers face are also explored in the context of investigating how to effectively integrate science and religion into future bioethical discussions.

Rights and Permissions

Publisher PDF posted as allowed by the publisher's open access policy at http://digilib.bu.edu/journals/ojs/index.php/jfse/about/editorialPolicies#openAccessPolicy.

Source

Wachholtz, A. (2000). Bioethics of xenotransplantation: Three religious perspectives. Journal of Faith and Science Exchange, 4, 317-326. Link to article on publisher's site

Journal/Book/Conference Title

Journal of Faith and Science Exchange

Comments

At the time of publication, Amy B. Wachholtz was not yet affiliated with the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

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