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Lisa Sowle Cahill

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    Summary

    Religious and theological perspectives offer "thick" ethical insights, challenging secular bioethics. They advocate for social justice in healthcare access and drive practical activism for global change.

    Area of Science:

    • Bioethics
    • Theology
    • Social Justice

    Background:

    • Concerns exist regarding the exclusion of "thick" religious traditions from secular bioethical debates.
    • Secular discourse is perceived as increasingly "thin," lacking depth and comprehensive ethical frameworks.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To dispute the notion of religious exclusion in bioethics.
    • To highlight the "thick" contributions of religious traditions to contemporary ethical discussions.
    • To assert the social effectiveness and relevance of theological voices in bioethics.

    Main Methods:

    • Comparative analysis of religious and secular ethical frameworks.
    • Examination of the role of religion in social justice advocacy.
    • Case studies of religious activism in healthcare and biotechnology.
    Keywords:
    Analytical ApproachBioethics and Professional EthicsBiomedical and Behavioral ResearchHealth Care and Public HealthReligious Approach

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    • Religious and theological voices actively compete with secular traditions like science and market capitalism.
    • Religion's distinct contribution lies in advocating for social justice in healthcare access.
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    Conclusions:

    • Religion and theology remain potent forces for social and political change.
    • Religious traditions effectively sponsor activism at local and global levels.
    • Concepts like subsidiarity, "middle axioms," and participatory democracy illustrate religion's impact.