The conference seeks to explore the complex and evolving intersection between religious beliefs\, ethical principles\, and bioethical concerns that have become prominent in contemporary social discourse.
\nThe burgeoning field of bioethics\, which seeks to navigate complex and often controversial issues in medical practice\, biotechnology\, and public health\, finds itself in constant dialogue with questions of moral and ethical responsibility. Religion\, as a fundamental aspect of human life and culture\, contributes richly to this discourse\, offering frameworks that shape individuals&rsquo\; ethical orientations and responses to bioethical dilemmas.
\nHistorically\, religious traditions have deeply influenced moral philosophy and ethical decision-making. From the Hippocratic Oath to modern-day debates on genetic engineering\, assisted reproduction\, and end-of-life care\, religious thought provides vital insights and moral considerations.
\nVarious religions have taken stances on the inherent dignity of human life\, the moral limits of medical intervention\, and the sanctity of the human body. These stances continue to significantly impact legislation\, medical practice\, and public opinion on bioethical matters.
\nAs the \;Journal for Cultural and Religious Theory \;works toward a special issue on Religion and Bioethics\, we aim to create an interdisciplinary forum to examine these pressing issues. This special issue seeks to facilitate a richer understanding by bringing together scholarly contributions that investigate how religious beliefs and ethical principles interact within the realm of bioethics. We encourage contributions from a spectrum of perspectives\, approaches\, and methodologies.
\nProgram\nThursday\, Jan. 9
\n8:00 am
\nWelcome and Introductory Remarks
\nCarl Raschke\, University of Denver
\n8:30 am
\nThe Sacred End: Ethics and Practice of Sallekhanā in Jainism
\nNisha Daga\, Institute of Technology Jodhpur\, India
\n9:00 am
\nSuffering and Dying in Modern Pandemics: A Parallel Reading of I. Illich\, G. Agamben and B.-C. Han
\nKyriaki Grammenou\, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens\, Greece
\n9:30 am
\nReligion\, Bioethics\, and the Juridification of the World: Legal Frameworks and Moral Dilemmas
\nMalwina A. Tkacz\, Cardinal Stefan Wyszynski University\, Poland
\n10:00 am
\n\n\n\nA Multicultural Approach to Moral Diversity in Religious Bioethics\n\n\n\nChris Durante\, Saint Peter&rsquo\;s University
\n10:30 am
\n\n\n\nFaith and Transitions: Religious Notions of Accountability and Gender Affirming Care for Youth\n\n\n\nKev Grane\, University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology
\n11:00 am
\nBioengineering and Religious Mythmaking
\nJ.C. Smith\, University of Denver
\n11:30 am
\nWhat is Conscience Besides Integrity? Secular and Quasi-Secular Justifications for Conscientious Objection in Healthcare
\nDennis Lunt\, Bemidji State University\, Northwest Technical College\, University of Minnesota Center for Bioethics
\n13:00 \;pm
\nPanel Discussion: \;Religion and Bioethics &ndash\; Foundational Issues for the Near Future
\nWylin Wilson\, Duke Divinity School\; Michael Buratovich\, Spring Arbor University\; Carl Raschke\, University of Denver\, Moderator
\n14:00 pm
\nCollapse of Confucianism and Intellectual Suicides in Early 20th-Century China
\nGenn Ruann\, University of California\; Xiaoqian Zhang\, Northeast Normal University
\n14:30 pm
\nAI and the Enabling of Violence? Identity\, Gnosticism\, and Language in the Technological Society
\nMatthew Vest\, Center for Bioethics and Medical Humanities\, Ohio State University
\n15:00 \;pm
\nDoxastic Neutrality in AI: A New Paradigm for Managing Uncertainty in Medical Decisions
\nNesim Aslantatar\, Indiana University (Bloomington)
\n15:30 pm
\nEunkang Koh\, Seoul National University of Science and Technology
\nEthical Issues of CRISPR and Genome Editing through the Lens of Religious Values in South Korea
\n16:00 \;pm
\nKarey Harwood\, North Carolina State University
\nReconsidering the Significance of Biogenetic Ties
\n16:30 pm
\nIsabela Rosales\, University of Denver/Iliff School of Theology
\n\n\n\nFaith\, Policy\, and Reproductive Healthcare in Colorado: In the Wake of a Forced Migration Crisis\n\n\n\nFriday\, Jan. 10\nThese two collaborative sessions will consist in plenary online discussions concerning the shaping of public agendas as well as public discourse about religion and bioethics that will draw on points or themes introduced in the conference presentations. All contributors and attendees are urged to be involved. A transcript will be produced and may be edited into some format for future publication.
\n8:00 am
\nCollaborative session I
\n9:00 am
\nBreak
\n9:15 am
\nCollaborative session II
\n10:15 am
\nBreak
\n10:30 am
\nWrap up
\n11:00 am
\nAdjourn
ORGANIZER;CN=Carl Raschke;CN=Kev Grane: METHOD:PUBLISH END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR