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The desire to know our roots is very strong, almost instinctive. Around the world people are seeking knowledge of their origins – ancient ancestors, forefathers of recent centuries or immediate family.We all belong to one, huge human family, yet we seem to need a sense of belonging to a certain...
Barely a month goes by without an announcement of a new development in biotechnology. The challenge for Christians is to keep abreast of such advances and respond biblically. In Life in our hands, biological scientist John Bryant and doctor/pastor John Searle attempt to outline some of the issues at stake,...
Submission from CMF in response to the Human Genetics Commission on Choosing the Future: Genetics and Reproductive Decision Making (15/11/2004)
Introduction Christian Medical Fellowship is interdenominational and has as members more than 5,000 British Christian doctors in all branches of the profession. Through the International Christian Medical and Dental Association...
Christian Medical Fellowship calls on Christians to Respond to Human Genetics Consultation (16/07/2004)
The Christian Medical Fellowship has today called on Christians throughout the UK to protest against the ‘wilful eradication’ of ‘Special Needs’ children and the future creation of ‘Designer Babies’ ...
This multi-author volume has three sections examining genetic engineering and society, the family and the individual. Each chapter can be read in isolation. Some general comments: The title is misleading – 'genetic engineering' implies the manipulation of genetic material but instead of considering all aspects of this (eg. the...
CMF calls for ban on sex selection (22/01/2003)
CMF has called for a total ban on sex selection in the UK, in its formal submission to a consultation document, 'Sex Selection: choice and responsibility in human reproduction', from...
Submission from CMF to the Department of Health in response to 'Human Bodies, Human Choices - The Law on Human Organs and Tissue in England and Wales' (14/10/2002)
Introduction Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) is interdenominational and has as members over 4,500 doctors throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland who are Christians and who desire their professional and personal...
Submission from CMF to the Human Genetics Commission on 'The Supply of Genetic Tests Direct to the Public' (04/10/2002)
Introduction Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) is interdenominational and has as members over 5,000 doctors throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland who are Christians and who desire their professional and personal...
Submission from CMF to the Advisory Committee on Genetic Testing on its 'Draft Code of Practice for Human Genetic Testing Offered Commercially Direct to the Public' (01/10/2002)
Introduction Christian Medical Fellowship is interdenominational and has as members well over 4,000 British doctors who are Christians and who desire their professional and personal lives to be governed...
CMF backs MPs' condemnation of HFEA decision on designer babies (18/07/2002)
The Christian Medical Fellowship today backed MPs' verdict condemning the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA). The House of Commons Science and Technology Select Committee's report, published today, says the...
