TY - BOOK AU - John,Shaji,P. TI - Embryonic stem cell research: re-explored considering scientific philosophical and theological understanding of human life SN - 9789351482109 AV - QH588.S83 J646 2017 U1 - 616.02 23 PY - 2017/// CY - New Delhi PB - Christian World Imprints KW - Embryonic stem cells KW - Research KW - Religious aspects KW - Orthodox Eastern Church KW - Christian ethics N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 191-221); 1. Embryonic stem cell research : an overview. Introduction -- Biotechnology -- Embryonic stem cell research -- Conclusion -- 2. Ethical issues in embryonic stem cell research. Introduction -- Ethical issues related with the beginning of human life -- Embryonic stem cell research and human dignity -- Embryonic stem cell research and quality of life -- Issues related with the purpose of the creation of the embryo -- Conclusion -- 3. Human life : an orthodox perspective. Introduction -- Development of orthodox theology -- Orthodox understanding of human life -- Procreation and beginning of human life -- Human being as the image and likeness of God -- Theosis : the ultimate aim of life -- Life as a perpetual growth : an orthodox understanding of death -- Conclusion -- 4. Embryonic stem cell research : an orthodox understanding. Introduction -- Orthodox Church and health care -- Orthodox understanding of bioethics -- Orthodox view on embryonic stem cell research -- Conclusion ER -