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Guidance in relation to genetic engineering
Church of the Brethren
Church of the Brethren
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"WHEREAS: The miracle of new life is a gift from God. WHEREAS: The innate characteristics, such as sex and genetic makeup, of new life are also considered intimate to God's plan; WHEREAS: Scientific research, in regard to genetic engineering and recombination, including gene insertions, deletions, and mutations, is progressing steadily in areas of amphibian and mammalian gene manipulation; WHEREAS: Restrictions toward some aspects of genetic engineering are being eased, or lifted altogether; It is felt that a thorough, comprehensive study is in order to allow the Annual Conference to learn of the mounting evidence in scientific progress toward ultimate future manipulation of human genes, and also to encourage the General Board and Annual Conference to provide guidance and direction to the local churches. Therefore, we, the people of the Bear Creek Church of the Brethren, in council on May 30, 1982, voted to petition the 1983 Annual Conference meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, on June 28 to July 3, 1983, through the West Marva District Conference meeting in Westernport, Maryland, on September 1718, 1982 to appoint a committee to investigate the current direction of scientific research in regard to genetic engineering and recombination, as it relates to experimentation on human life."
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1987
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