| Resolution Number: | 1991-A095 |
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| Title: | Adopt Guidelines in the Area of Human Genetic Engineering |
| Legislative Action Taken: | Concurred |
| Final Text: | |
Resolved, That the 70th General Convention adopt the following guidelines in the area of genetic engineering:
- There is no theological or ethical objection against the production and use of medicinal materials by means of genetic manipulation for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes aimed at the prevention or alleviation of human suffering.
- There is no theological or ethical objection against gene therapy, if proved to be effective without undue risk to the patient and if aimed at prevention or alleviation of serious suffering.
- The benefits of this new technology should be equally available to all who need these for the prevention or alleviation of serious suffering, regardless of financial status.
- The use of results of genetic screening of adults, newborns and the unborn for the purpose of discrimination in employment and insurance is unacceptable.
| Citation: | General Convention, Journal of the General Convention of...The Episcopal Church, Phoenix, 1991 (New York: General Convention, 1992), p. 251. |
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Legislative History
| Author: | The Standing Commission on Health |
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| Originating House: | House of Deputies |
| Originating Committee: | Committee on Social and Urban Affairs |
House of Deputies
Original Text of Resolution:
(A095)
Resolved, the House of Bishops concurring, That the 70th General Convention adopt the following guidelines in the area of genetic engineering:
- There is no theological or ethical objection against the production and use of medicinal materials by means of genetic manipulation for therapeutic or diagnostic purposes aimed at the prevention or alleviation of human suffering.
- There is no theological or ethical objection against gene therapy, if proved to be effective without undue risk to the patient and if aimed at prevention or alleviation of serious suffering.
- The benefits of this new technology should be equally available to all who need these for the prevention or alleviation of serious suffering, regardless of financial status.
- The use of results of genetic screening of adults, newborns and the unborn for the purpose of discrimination in employment and insurance is unacceptable.
Motion carried
Resolution adopted
(Communicated to the House of Bishops in HD Message #10)
House of Bishops
The Committee on Social and Urban Affairs presented its Report #29 on House of Deputies Message #10 on Resolution A095 (Guidelines in Area of Genetic Engineering) and moved concurrence.
The House concurred
(Communicated to the House of Deputies in HB Message #197)
Resolution Concurred by Both Houses, July 17.
| Report Reference: | Standing Commission on Health, Reports to the 70th General Convention, 1991, pp. 178-191. |
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| Abstract: | The 70th General Convention adopts guidelines in the area of genetic engineering. |