Christian ethos and ethics as presuppositions for organ transplantation

Q3 Medicine

Ethics, Medicine and Public Health Pub Date : 2025-01-01 DOI:10.1016/j.jemep.2025.101085

E. Artemi, S.N. Michaleas, I. Dimitriadis, I. Nikolakakis, M. Karamanou

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Abstract

Introduction

In this paper, we will analyze Christian ethos and ethics as presupposition to organ transplantation. Orthodox Christian ethical teaching consistently addresses life issues, including those related to medicine. These sources form the foundation for the Church's guidance on complex medical ethics, including organ transplantation. When it comes to organ transplants, the Church identifies two keys ethical considerations: the potential harm to the donor and the need of the recipient.

Objectives

To present that the Church does not inherently oppose organ donation, recognizing its potential to save lives. Christianity emphasizes the importance of carefully weighing the ethical implications, ensuring that the dignity and life of both donor and recipient are respected.

Methods

Bibliographical research in the Bible, Church Fathers’ writings, canon laws, and the sacramental life of the Church was conducted.

Conclusion

Church's stance on organ transplantation is one of cautious support, grounded in deep theological principles. While it encourages the act of organ donation as a manifestation of Christian love and solidarity, it also calls for a careful and spiritually mindful approach that respects both the sacredness of the body and the conscience of individual believers.

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基督教精神和伦理作为器官移植的前提

在本文中，我们将分析基督教的精神和伦理作为器官移植的前提。正统基督教的伦理教学一贯强调生命问题，包括与医学有关的问题。这些来源构成了教会对包括器官移植在内的复杂医学伦理的指导的基础。当谈到器官移植时，教会确定了两个关键的伦理考虑：对捐赠者的潜在伤害和接受者的需要。目的表明教会并不天生反对器官捐献，因为教会认识到器官捐献可以拯救生命。基督教强调仔细权衡伦理影响的重要性，确保捐赠者和接受者的尊严和生命都得到尊重。方法对《圣经》、教父著作、教会律法和教会的圣礼生活进行书目研究。结论教会在器官移植问题上的立场是谨慎支持的，是基于深刻的神学原则的。虽然它鼓励器官捐赠作为基督徒爱和团结的表现，但它也呼吁谨慎和精神上的关注，既尊重身体的神圣性，也尊重每个信徒的良心。

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Ethics, Medicine and Public Health Medicine-Health Policy

CiteScore

2.20

自引率

0.00%

发文量

107

审稿时长

42 days

期刊介绍： This review aims to compare approaches to medical ethics and bioethics in two forms, Anglo-Saxon (Ethics, Medicine and Public Health) and French (Ethique, Médecine et Politiques Publiques). Thus, in their native languages, the authors will present research on the legitimacy of the practice and appreciation of the consequences of acts towards patients as compared to the limits acceptable by the community, as illustrated by the democratic debate.