Event: CRISPR-Cas9 and the Theo-Ethics of Gene Editing

CRISPR-Cas9 and the Theo-Ethics of Gene Editing

A panel-guided ethical and theological dialogue

The Faith and Life Sciences Reference Group of

The Canadian Council of Churches

For the past ten years, gene-editing technology (esp. CRISPR) has challenged our understanding of what it means to be human. How can we act as stewards of God’s creation in the face of this unprecedented technology? 

On November 3, 2021 (4-5:30 PM), we invite you to join renowned philosopher of bioethics and Professor Francoise Baylis and other panel participants for an important ethical and theological discussion on this very question. 

This dialogue, entitled “CRISPR-Cas9 and the Theo-Ethics of Gene Editing,” will use both an ethical and theological lens to guide conversation around the potential risks and benefits of this new technology.    

Panel participants include:  

• Dr. Francoise Baylis, University Research Professor, NTE Impact Ethics, Faculty of Medicine, Dalhousie University  
• Dr. Moira McQueen, Executive Director, Canadian Catholic Bioethics Institute
• Rev. Dr. Tracy Trothen, Professor of Ethics, Queen’s University  
• Michael Buttrey, doctoral candidate in Christian Ethics, Regis College

The purpose of this event is to assist participants in thinking theologically and ethically about how gene-editing technology (esp. CRISPR) is challenging our understanding of what it means to be human, and how humans act as stewards of God’s creation.

In the past 10 years, CRISPR technology has made a reality of human gene editing as well as creating novel genetically modified plants and animals. Applications include human health, human enhancement, food source enhancement, pest elimination, and the creation of innovative biological weapons. Using both an ethical and theological lens, our panel will guide our conversation on the potential risks and benefits of this new technology.

REGISTER for this event on Eventbrite!

For more information: Contact Rev. Dr. Peter Kuhnert peterkuhnertcan@aol.com

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