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 ===[[:Category:Human Research Ethics|Human Research Ethics]]===
 ====[[Experimentation on Human Embryos]]====
 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.3
 :"As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52-53)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>

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 :“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
-===[[Human Research Ethics]]===
+===[[:Category:Human Research Ethics|Human Research Ethics]]===
 ====[[Experimentation on Human Embryos]]====
 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.3

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 :The Church of the Nazarene recognizes that consideration of abortion as a means of ending an unwanted pregnancy often occurs because Christian standards of sexual responsibility have been ignored. Therefore the church calls for persons to practice the ethic of the New Testament as it bears upon human sexuality and to deal with the issue of abortion by placing it within the larger framework of biblical principles that provide guidance for moral decision making.
-:The Church of the Nazarene also recognizes that many have been affected by the tragedy of abortion. Each local congregation and individual believer is urged to offer the message of forgiveness by God for each person who has experienced abortion. Our local congregations are to be communities of redemption and hope to all who suffer physical, emotional, and spiritual pain as a result of the willful termination of a pregnancy.” (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 51-52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:The Church of the Nazarene also recognizes that many have been affected by the tragedy of abortion. Each local congregation and individual believer is urged to offer the message of forgiveness by God for each person who has experienced abortion. Our local congregations are to be communities of redemption and hope to all who suffer physical, emotional, and spiritual pain as a result of the willful termination of a pregnancy.” (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 51-52)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 914
-:"The Church of the Nazarene encourages its members who do not object personally to support donor/recipient anatomical organs through living wills and trusts. Further, we appeal for a morally and ethically fair distribution of organs to those qualified to receive them. (2013)" (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 51-52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"The Church of the Nazarene encourages its members who do not object personally to support donor/recipient anatomical organs through living wills and trusts. Further, we appeal for a morally and ethically fair distribution of organs to those qualified to receive them. (2013)" (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 51-52)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
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 '''Official Position:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.4
-:"We oppose the cloning of an individual human being. Humankind is valued by God, who created us in His image, and the cloning of an individual human being treats that being as an object, thus denying the personal dignity and worth bestowed on us by our Creator."(''Manual: 2017-2021'', 53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"We oppose the cloning of an individual human being. Humankind is valued by God, who created us in His image, and the cloning of an individual human being treats that being as an object, thus denying the personal dignity and worth bestowed on us by our Creator."(''Manual: 2017-2021'', 53)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
 ====[[Stem Cell Research]]====
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.3
 :"The Church of the Nazarene strongly encourages the scientific community to aggressively pursue advances in stem cell technology obtained from sources such as adult human tissues, placenta, umbilical cord blood, animal sources, and other non-human embryonic sources. This has the righteous end of attempting to bring healing to many, without violating the sanctity of human life. Our stand on human embryonic stem cell research flows from our affirmation that the human embryo is a person made in the image of God. Therefore, we oppose the use of stem cells produced from human embryos for research, therapeutic interventions, or any other purpose.
-:As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52-53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52-53)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
 ===[[:Category:Genetic Ethics|Genetic Ethics]]===
 ====[[Gene Therapy/Genetic Engineering]]====
 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.2
-:“The Church of the Nazarene supports the use of genetic engineering to achieve gene therapy. We recognize that gene therapy can lead to preventing and curing disease, and preventing and curing anatomical and mental disorders. We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy.” (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:“The Church of the Nazarene supports the use of genetic engineering to achieve gene therapy. We recognize that gene therapy can lead to preventing and curing disease, and preventing and curing anatomical and mental disorders. We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy.” (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
 ===[[Human Enhancement]]===
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.2
-:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
 ===[[Human Research Ethics]]===
 ====[[Experimentation on Human Embryos]]====
 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.3
-:"As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52-53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52-53)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
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 ===[[Extraordinary Measures]]===
 '''Official Statements:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.6
-:"When human death is imminent, we believe that either withdrawing or not originating artificial life-support systems is permissible within the range of Christian faith and practice. This position applies to persons who are in a persistent vegetative state and to those for whom the application of extraordinary means for prolonging life provide no reasonable hope for a return to health. We believe that when death is imminent, nothing in the Christian faith requires that the process of dying be artificially postponed. As Christians we trust in God’s faithfulness and have the hope of eternal life. This makes it possible for Christians to accept death as an expression of faith in Christ who overcame death on our behalf and robbed it of its victory." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"When human death is imminent, we believe that either withdrawing or not originating artificial life-support systems is permissible within the range of Christian faith and practice. This position applies to persons who are in a persistent vegetative state and to those for whom the application of extraordinary means for prolonging life provide no reasonable hope for a return to health. We believe that when death is imminent, nothing in the Christian faith requires that the process of dying be artificially postponed. As Christians we trust in God’s faithfulness and have the hope of eternal life. This makes it possible for Christians to accept death as an expression of faith in Christ who overcame death on our behalf and robbed it of its victory." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 54)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
 ===[[Physician-Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia]]===
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.5
-:"We believe that euthanasia (intentionally ending the life of a terminally ill person, or one who has a debilitating and incurable disease that is not immediately life-threatening, for the purpose of ending suffering) is incompatible with the Christian faith. This applies when euthanasia is requested or consented to by the terminally ill person (voluntary euthanasia) and when the terminally ill person is not mentally competent to give consent (involuntary euthanasia). We believe that the historic rejection of euthanasia by the Christian church is confirmed by Christian convictions that derive from the Bible and that are central to the Church’s confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. Euthanasia violates Christian confidence in God as the sovereign Lord of life by claiming sovereignty for oneself; it violates our role as stewards before God; it contributes to an erosion of the value the Bible places on human life and community; it attaches too much importance to the cessation of suffering; and it reflects a human arrogance before a graciously sovereign God. We urge our people to oppose all efforts to legalize euthanasia." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 53-54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"We believe that euthanasia (intentionally ending the life of a terminally ill person, or one who has a debilitating and incurable disease that is not immediately life-threatening, for the purpose of ending suffering) is incompatible with the Christian faith. This applies when euthanasia is requested or consented to by the terminally ill person (voluntary euthanasia) and when the terminally ill person is not mentally competent to give consent (involuntary euthanasia). We believe that the historic rejection of euthanasia by the Christian church is confirmed by Christian convictions that derive from the Bible and that are central to the Church’s confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. Euthanasia violates Christian confidence in God as the sovereign Lord of life by claiming sovereignty for oneself; it violates our role as stewards before God; it contributes to an erosion of the value the Bible places on human life and community; it attaches too much importance to the cessation of suffering; and it reflects a human arrogance before a graciously sovereign God. We urge our people to oppose all efforts to legalize euthanasia." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 53-54)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
 ===[[Withholding & Withdrawing Treatment]]===
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 '''Official Statements:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.6
-:"When human death is imminent, we believe that either withdrawing or not originating artificial life-support systems is permissible within the range of Christian faith and practice. This position applies to persons who are in a persistent vegetative state and to those for whom the application of extraordinary means for prolonging life provide no reasonable hope for a return to health. We believe that when death is imminent, nothing in the Christian faith requires that the process of dying be artificially postponed. As Christians we trust in God’s faithfulness and have the hope of eternal life. This makes it possible for Christians to accept death as an expression of faith in Christ who overcame death on our behalf and robbed it of its victory." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>))
+:"When human death is imminent, we believe that either withdrawing or not originating artificial life-support systems is permissible within the range of Christian faith and practice. This position applies to persons who are in a persistent vegetative state and to those for whom the application of extraordinary means for prolonging life provide no reasonable hope for a return to health. We believe that when death is imminent, nothing in the Christian faith requires that the process of dying be artificially postponed. As Christians we trust in God’s faithfulness and have the hope of eternal life. This makes it possible for Christians to accept death as an expression of faith in Christ who overcame death on our behalf and robbed it of its victory." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 54)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.2
-:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52)<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>
 ==Notes==

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-==Beginning of Life==
+==[[:Category:Beginning of Life|Beginning of Life]]==
 ===[[Abortion]]===
 ''The Church of the Nazarene opposes abortion, except when it is clear the mother and/or child could not survive the pregnancy.''
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-==Healthcare & Medicine==
+==[[:Category:Healthcare & Medicine|Healthcare & Medicine]]==
 ===[[Organ Donation & Transplantation]]===
 ''The Church of the Nazarene encourages organ donation among its members.''
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-==Science & Technology==
+==[[:Category:Science & Technology|Science & Technology]]==
-===Biotechnology===
+===[[:Category:Biotechnology|Biotechnology]]===
 ====[[Human Cloning]]====
 ''The Church of the Nazarene opposes human cloning.''
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 :As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52-53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
-===Genetic Ethics===
+===[[:Category:Genetic Ethics|Genetic Ethics]]===
 ====[[Gene Therapy/Genetic Engineering]]====
 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.2
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-==End of Life==
+==[[:Category:End of Life|End of Life]]==
 ===[[Extraordinary Measures]]===
 '''Official Statements:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.6
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-==Issues of Human Dignity & Discrimination==
+==[[:Category:Issues of Human Dignity & Discrimination|Issues of Human Dignity & Discrimination]]==
 ===[[Eugenics]]===
 ''The Church of the Nazarene opposes eugenics.''

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 :The Church of the Nazarene recognizes that consideration of abortion as a means of ending an unwanted pregnancy often occurs because Christian standards of sexual responsibility have been ignored. Therefore the church calls for persons to practice the ethic of the New Testament as it bears upon human sexuality and to deal with the issue of abortion by placing it within the larger framework of biblical principles that provide guidance for moral decision making.
-:The Church of the Nazarene also recognizes that many have been affected by the tragedy of abortion. Each local congregation and individual believer is urged to offer the message of forgiveness by God for each person who has experienced abortion. Our local congregations are to be communities of redemption and hope to all who suffer physical, emotional, and spiritual pain as a result of the willful termination of a pregnancy.” (Manual: 2017-2021, 51-52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:The Church of the Nazarene also recognizes that many have been affected by the tragedy of abortion. Each local congregation and individual believer is urged to offer the message of forgiveness by God for each person who has experienced abortion. Our local congregations are to be communities of redemption and hope to all who suffer physical, emotional, and spiritual pain as a result of the willful termination of a pregnancy.” (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 51-52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 914
-:"The Church of the Nazarene encourages its members who do not object personally to support donor/recipient anatomical organs through living wills and trusts. Further, we appeal for a morally and ethically fair distribution of organs to those qualified to receive them. (2013)" (Manual: 2017-2021, 51-52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"The Church of the Nazarene encourages its members who do not object personally to support donor/recipient anatomical organs through living wills and trusts. Further, we appeal for a morally and ethically fair distribution of organs to those qualified to receive them. (2013)" (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 51-52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
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 '''Official Position:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.4
-:"We oppose the cloning of an individual human being. Humankind is valued by God, who created us in His image, and the cloning of an individual human being treats that being as an object, thus denying the personal dignity and worth bestowed on us by our Creator."(Manual: 2017-2021, 53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"We oppose the cloning of an individual human being. Humankind is valued by God, who created us in His image, and the cloning of an individual human being treats that being as an object, thus denying the personal dignity and worth bestowed on us by our Creator."(''Manual: 2017-2021'', 53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
 ====[[Stem Cell Research]]====
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.3
 :"The Church of the Nazarene strongly encourages the scientific community to aggressively pursue advances in stem cell technology obtained from sources such as adult human tissues, placenta, umbilical cord blood, animal sources, and other non-human embryonic sources. This has the righteous end of attempting to bring healing to many, without violating the sanctity of human life. Our stand on human embryonic stem cell research flows from our affirmation that the human embryo is a person made in the image of God. Therefore, we oppose the use of stem cells produced from human embryos for research, therapeutic interventions, or any other purpose.
-:As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (Manual: 2017-2021, 52-53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52-53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
 ===Genetic Ethics===
 ====[[Gene Therapy/Genetic Engineering]]====
 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.2
-:“The Church of the Nazarene supports the use of genetic engineering to achieve gene therapy. We recognize that gene therapy can lead to preventing and curing disease, and preventing and curing anatomical and mental disorders. We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy.” (Manual: 2017-2021, 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:“The Church of the Nazarene supports the use of genetic engineering to achieve gene therapy. We recognize that gene therapy can lead to preventing and curing disease, and preventing and curing anatomical and mental disorders. We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy.” (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
 ===[[Human Enhancement]]===
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.2
-:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (Manual: 2017-2021, 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
 ===[[Human Research Ethics]]===
 ====[[Experimentation on Human Embryos]]====
 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.3
-:"As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (Manual: 2017-2021, 52-53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52-53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
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 ===[[Extraordinary Measures]]===
 '''Official Statements:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.6
-:"When human death is imminent, we believe that either withdrawing or not originating artificial life-support systems is permissible within the range of Christian faith and practice. This position applies to persons who are in a persistent vegetative state and to those for whom the application of extraordinary means for prolonging life provide no reasonable hope for a return to health. We believe that when death is imminent, nothing in the Christian faith requires that the process of dying be artificially postponed. As Christians we trust in God’s faithfulness and have the hope of eternal life. This makes it possible for Christians to accept death as an expression of faith in Christ who overcame death on our behalf and robbed it of its victory." (Manual: 2017-2021, 54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"When human death is imminent, we believe that either withdrawing or not originating artificial life-support systems is permissible within the range of Christian faith and practice. This position applies to persons who are in a persistent vegetative state and to those for whom the application of extraordinary means for prolonging life provide no reasonable hope for a return to health. We believe that when death is imminent, nothing in the Christian faith requires that the process of dying be artificially postponed. As Christians we trust in God’s faithfulness and have the hope of eternal life. This makes it possible for Christians to accept death as an expression of faith in Christ who overcame death on our behalf and robbed it of its victory." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
 ===[[Physician-Assisted Suicide/Euthanasia]]===
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.5
-:"We believe that euthanasia (intentionally ending the life of a terminally ill person, or one who has a debilitating and incurable disease that is not immediately life-threatening, for the purpose of ending suffering) is incompatible with the Christian faith. This applies when euthanasia is requested or consented to by the terminally ill person (voluntary euthanasia) and when the terminally ill person is not mentally competent to give consent (involuntary euthanasia). We believe that the historic rejection of euthanasia by the Christian church is confirmed by Christian convictions that derive from the Bible and that are central to the Church’s confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. Euthanasia violates Christian confidence in God as the sovereign Lord of life by claiming sovereignty for oneself; it violates our role as stewards before God; it contributes to an erosion of the value the Bible places on human life and community; it attaches too much importance to the cessation of suffering; and it reflects a human arrogance before a graciously sovereign God. We urge our people to oppose all efforts to legalize euthanasia." (Manual: 2017-2021, 53-54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:"We believe that euthanasia (intentionally ending the life of a terminally ill person, or one who has a debilitating and incurable disease that is not immediately life-threatening, for the purpose of ending suffering) is incompatible with the Christian faith. This applies when euthanasia is requested or consented to by the terminally ill person (voluntary euthanasia) and when the terminally ill person is not mentally competent to give consent (involuntary euthanasia). We believe that the historic rejection of euthanasia by the Christian church is confirmed by Christian convictions that derive from the Bible and that are central to the Church’s confession of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. Euthanasia violates Christian confidence in God as the sovereign Lord of life by claiming sovereignty for oneself; it violates our role as stewards before God; it contributes to an erosion of the value the Bible places on human life and community; it attaches too much importance to the cessation of suffering; and it reflects a human arrogance before a graciously sovereign God. We urge our people to oppose all efforts to legalize euthanasia." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 53-54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
 ===[[Withholding & Withdrawing Treatment]]===
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 '''Official Statements:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.6
-:"When human death is imminent, we believe that either withdrawing or not originating artificial life-support systems is permissible within the range of Christian faith and practice. This position applies to persons who are in a persistent vegetative state and to those for whom the application of extraordinary means for prolonging life provide no reasonable hope for a return to health. We believe that when death is imminent, nothing in the Christian faith requires that the process of dying be artificially postponed. As Christians we trust in God’s faithfulness and have the hope of eternal life. This makes it possible for Christians to accept death as an expression of faith in Christ who overcame death on our behalf and robbed it of its victory." (Manual: 2017-2021, 54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>))
+:"When human death is imminent, we believe that either withdrawing or not originating artificial life-support systems is permissible within the range of Christian faith and practice. This position applies to persons who are in a persistent vegetative state and to those for whom the application of extraordinary means for prolonging life provide no reasonable hope for a return to health. We believe that when death is imminent, nothing in the Christian faith requires that the process of dying be artificially postponed. As Christians we trust in God’s faithfulness and have the hope of eternal life. This makes it possible for Christians to accept death as an expression of faith in Christ who overcame death on our behalf and robbed it of its victory." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 54<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>))
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 '''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.2
-:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (Manual: 2017-2021, 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
+:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (''Manual: 2017-2021'', 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
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	:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (Manual: 2017-2021, 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)		:“We oppose any use of genetic engineering that promotes social injustice, disregards the dignity of persons, or that attempts to achieve racial, intellectual, or social superiority over others (eugenics). We oppose initiation of DNA studies whose results might encourage or support human abortion as an alternative to term live birth. In all cases, humility, a respect for the inviolable dignity of human life, human equality before God, and a commitment to mercy and justice should govern genetic engineering and gene therapy." (Manual: 2017-2021, 52<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)
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		+	===[[Human Research Ethics]]===
		+	====[[Experimentation on Human Embryos]]====
		+	'''Official Statement:''' from Church of the Nazarene, ''Manual: 2017-2021'' (Kansas City, MO: Nazarene Publishing House, 2017), 30.3
		+	:"As future scientific advances make new technologies available, we strongly support this research when it does not violate the sanctity of human life or other moral, biblical laws. However, we oppose the destruction of human embryos for any purpose and any type of research that takes the life of a human after conception. Consistent with this view, we oppose the use, for any purpose, of tissue derived from aborted human fetuses." (Manual: 2017-2021, 52-53<ref>http://www.nazarene.org/sites/default/files/docs/GenSec/Manual/2017%20-2021%20Manual</ref>)

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