CHICAGO (ELCA) --The Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA)
released March 18 a 49-page draft social statement on genetics, a
framework for discussion on a variety of current topics in the field
including certain advances in medicine, reproductive cloning, human
embryonic stem cells, and animal and plant genetic engineering.
More:
http://www.elca.org/News/Releases.asp?a=4483
For information contact:
John Brooks, Director (773) 380-2958 or news@elca.org
http://www.elca.org/news
Twitter: http://twitter.com/elcanews
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About the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America:
The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 2.8 million members in more than 8,500 worshiping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region. Known as the church of "God's work. Our hands.," the ELCA emphasizes the saving grace of God through faith in Jesus Christ, unity among Christians and service in the world. The ELCA's roots are in the writings of the German church reformer Martin Luther.
For information contact:
Candice Hill Buchbinder
Public Relations Manager
Candice.HillBuchbinder@ELCA.org
