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Product Description This book provides a basic theological and ethical framework within which Christians can responsibly reflect on issues such as cloning and the use of human stem cells for research and therapy. Although the issues relate directly to biomedical sciences and medicine, the principles delineated are relevant for evaluating other aspects of biotechnology. This book also invites the Church to engage with these important developments by helping her members understand the issues and concerns, and by being an active and responsible participant in public debates. It is written with the conviction that Christian views on these issues can enrich public understanding of their implications and contribute to the common good of society. Review In that spirit of providing invaluable help, Dr Chia has written a book on bioethics with clarity and depth to help the churches, Christians, medical professionals and others to become acquainted with Christian ethical foundations in medicine and health care and to explore specific issues more deeply. --Bishop Dr Robert Solomon, Vice President and Chairman, Life Sciences Committee, National Council of Churches of Singapore … this volume is distinctive in the way that it grounds that examination in a rich theological analysis, applies that examination in the context of the church, and illustrates that examination with examples drawn from Dr Chia's own location in Singapore and his experience internationally. --John F. Kilner, Ph.D., Director of Bioethics Programs, Forman Chair of Ethics; Professor of Bioethics & Contemporary Culture, Trinity International University About the Author Dr Roland Chia is Chew Hock Hin Professor of Christian Doctrine and Dean of the School of Postgraduate Studies at Trinity Theological College. His publications include Hope for the World: A Christian Vision of the Last Things (IVP, 2006), Laws of the Heart: The Ten Commandments fo