Navigating Through a Stipulated Freedom: Discovering a Guiding Biblical Compass For the Journey of Biotechnology
Author: Paul Kirbas
ISBN: 978-1-929569-39-7
Copyright: 2007
Pages: 192
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Cloverdale Books
Price: $17.95 In Stock
Book Description
This book demonstrates clear biblical and theological evidence that supports the advancements of biotechnology that so often get tangled and restricted by religious convictions. While it is at once liberating, this book quickly gravitates to the core values that the Bible does offer as the guiding directives for the exercise of this freedom. As these core values are articulated, the book develops an ethical compass that is then applied to some of the most controversial issues of our day. This book will greatly assist people of religious conviction to navigate the path of ethical questions raised by science and biotechnology.
Praise for this Book
Faith seeking understanding in the
complex and changing landscape of modern bioethics needs a reliable guide.
Dr. Paul Kirbas is such a guide; he has written a clear and accessible
exploration for the lay Christian reader. His lively use of metaphor and
symbol will help the non-scientist hold to a direction consistent with
the moral principles of faith and yet be open to evaluating new opportunities
in biomedical sciences reasonably and fairly. I strongly recommend this
lively and intelligent book.
~John Maxwell Kerr,
Former Warden,
Society of Ordained Scientists
In my opinion, this is a most powerful
document for all Science and Theology students in particular, as well
as many other disciplines. This should be required reading for medical
schools, graduate schools, theological schools, and in churches. The conclusions
are excellent, very powerful, and so true. President George Bush and his
staff need a copy of this book!!
~Lee Greene, M.D.,
member of Nobel-Award-Winning Team
for the Creation
of Tagamet®
Dr. Paul Kirbas offers a fresh and
much needed approach to the dialogue between religion and biotechnology.
His book opens the door for a strong and responsible partnership between
the disciplines, and provides a wonderful guide to enable people to evaluate
the ethical dimensions of the most current and controversial issues of
our day. I heartily recommend this book to academics, religious leaders,
medical professionals, and everyone who is concerned about the responsible
use of biotechnology.
~Robert Windom, M.D.,
Assistant Secretary of Health and
Presidential Oversight of the NIH,
Reagan Administration