title: An Eastern Orthodox approach to bioethics.
abstract: This article seeks to identify some of the major perspectives in Eastern Orthodox Christianity which provide direction for bioethical-decision making. The article first identifies some historical, theological, and liturgical sources in the Eastern Orthodox tradition which have implications for bioethics. The manuscript also seeks to address the question of the place of religious bioethics within public discussion of issues in bioethics and health care policy.
authors.affiliation: Hellenic College, Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology, Brookline, MA 02416.
authors.forename: S S
authors.initials: SS
authors.lastname: Harakas
mesh_terms: D001675:Bioethics; D002835:Christianity; D018864:Cultural Diversity; D003657:Decision Making; D033003:Eastern Orthodoxy; D004992:Ethics, Medical; D006801:Humans; D033183:Interdisciplinary Communication; D009014:Morals; D011640:Public Policy; D012068:Religion and Medicine; D028725:Theology; D026712:Value of Life