Gm food and collective sin: christian theological ethical reflection
While there are various ethical concerns that are raised in terms of genetically modified (GM) food, there seems to be excellent arguments both for and against most of them. In this article I will argue that ethical concern over the possible destructive socio-economic effects is, however, the area w...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Univ.
[2016]
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Scriptura <Stellenbosch>
Year: 2016, Volume: 115, Pages: 1-11 |
| Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
Food
/ Bioethics
/ Genetic technology
/ Genetically modified organism
/ Power
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| IxTheo Classification: | NCH Medical ethics NCJ Ethics of science |
| Further subjects: | B
Genetic Engineering
B Bioethics B doctrine of sin B GMOs B Eucharist B Power |
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| Summary: | While there are various ethical concerns that are raised in terms of genetically modified (GM) food, there seems to be excellent arguments both for and against most of them. In this article I will argue that ethical concern over the possible destructive socio-economic effects is, however, the area where Christian theological ethics may make the most meaningful contribution. This may also be expressed as the notion of collective sin. An understanding of sin as collective, a mutual situation that we all share and that not only refers to individuals transgressions, but also the very structures and systems that make up our world is particularly helpful in discussing GM food through the lenses of a doctrine of sin. This notion also underlines the socio-economic dangers, where large corporations hold a virtual monopoly over the production and selling of GM food, understanding power as "power over" and domination. The article intends to reflect on this understanding and how it may add value to the larger discussions on the ethical concerns surrounding GM food. |
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| ISSN: | 2305-445X |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Scriptura |
| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.7833/115-0-1288 |