The Word Made Flesh and the flesh-made word: An informed theology and Christian church position paper to legislatures on the ethics of genetic diagnosis

The “Word Made Flesh” and the “flesh-made word” describe humankind from two perspectives. The “Word Made Flesh” provides a multi-dimensional narrative about the potential of every person based on the life and character of Jesus Christ. The “flesh-made word” looks at the function and corresponding physiological attribute/disability of the human genome “words.” Scientists use biochemical “words” to diagnose genetic illness and invent therapies to prevent it from occurring. The goal of both is human flourishing—from two points of view. Molecular science relies on physics for answers but, in reality, there is kaleidoscope of values about “what benefits human health.”; This dissertation explains Christian “values, ideas, and visions” using very anthropological terms. The human body has amazing potential, according to the teachings of the faith, and this approach shows the connection between theological goals and human health—the God-human relationship. The writing incorporates scientific explanations into its theology to provide provocative images, which can instruct a church-neutral individual about important scriptural principles. The layperson's approach makes the ethical rationale accessible and, then, it introduces the multidisciplinary nature of the research.; This is a “Christian church position paper, with an informed theology, written to legislatures on the ethics of genetic diagnosis.” The dissertation sets out to “define” and “give content to” the different varieties of ethics, several systems of law and politics, and diverse philosophies on medical practices. The chapters instruct and equip the reader with sufficient information so he/she is equipped to make an informed, personal opinion about genetic screening and therapy. Chapters six and seven apply the information to a few basic challenges faced by expectant mothers and embryos—suggesting a legislative path in the process.