Impact of Christian Ethics on Biotechnological Resilience within the 21st Century

Abstract

Research into varying forms of scientific research and study involve a variety of different ethical and social perspectives in order to comprehensively understand the limits and boundaries the research can be implemented into general public usage. Within the field of biotechnology, there is an abundance of diverse responses due to its ability to alter a being's body both presently and within future generations, most of which emerging from religious denominations. In particular, Christian sects have shown a certain hesitancy towards scientific advancement and ideologies that violate their own beliefs, a pattern which has been illustrated since the 16 and 17th centuries with the introduction of the Scientific Revolution. However, different Christian branches may view the implementation of biotechnology with a more beneficial perspective than others, which is why it is important to understand whether the continued advancement of biotechnology is resilient against the ethical values of Christianity within contemporary society. The need of biotechnological advancement to develop resiliency towards the negative connotations Christian communities hold may see it fit to decrease over time due to an increasing popularity to view science as an ability to aid humans in different illnesses within younger generations. However, opportunities for Christian communities to learn scientific concepts is still important since efforts to successfully introduce the advantages of biotechnology may be obsolete if religious communities wish to adhere to their own beliefs.