The Ethics of Gene Editing: A Religio-Moral Analysis

Abstract

Abstract: Gene editing, particularly via CRISPR-Cas9 technology, stands at the frontier of biological innovation and ethical reflection. As humanity wields greater power over the blueprint of life, we are pressed to ask not only "Can we?" but also "Should we?" This article undertakes a religio-moral analysis of gene editing, exploring how sacred traditions and moral reasoning shape our understanding of what it means to be human in an age of genetic engineering. Drawing from Christian, Jewish, and Islamic ethical frameworks, this paper seeks to bridge the dialogue between scientific progress and spiritual wisdom.