Defacing the image of God? Elective amputations and the Christian tradition; Response to Vanessa Williams
Individuals with a condition called ‘Body Integrity Identity Disorder’ are able-bodied persons who desire to become amputees. Some with this disorder have attempted to perform amputations on themselves, while others have sought amputations from professional surgeons. This article explores the ethics...
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| Format: | Electronic Article |
| Language: | English |
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Sage
2014
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| In: |
Theology
Year: 2014, Volume: 117, Issue: 4, Pages: 256-268 |
| Further subjects: | B
Image of God
B Ethics B elective surgery B Creation B Body Integrity Identity Disorder B Theological Anthropology |
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| Summary: | Individuals with a condition called ‘Body Integrity Identity Disorder’ are able-bodied persons who desire to become amputees. Some with this disorder have attempted to perform amputations on themselves, while others have sought amputations from professional surgeons. This article explores the ethics and theological implications of such amputations in the light of the Christian tenets concerning creation and humanity. |
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| ISSN: | 2044-2696 |
| Contains: | Enthalten in: Theology
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| Persistent identifiers: | DOI: 10.1177/0040571X14529252 |