Episcopal Church USA2019-09-252019-09-252015-01-142002http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12424/216520The Task Force on Ethics and the New Genetics was created by the Executive Council after General Convention 2000 to address concerns raised by the new genetics. Its work, A Christian Response to our Genetic Powers, will be distributed at General Convention. Rowman and Littlefield will publish and Anglican Theological Review will receive royalties. Possibilities that get us started include: Genetic information can inform decisions on whether to have children; genetic testing on adults or children may reveal surprising information on the individual and others; embryos and fetuses may be tested for specific genetic traits; genes of humans or embryos may possibly be “improved,” thus shaping the individual’s biology and genetic knowledge may be used to deny employment or health insurance.engWith permission of the license/copyright holderchildrengenetic testinggenetic informationembryosReligious ethicsMethods of ethicsTheological ethicsPhilosophical ethicsBioethicsMedical ethicsHealth ethicsChristian denominationsAnglicanPreprint