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Describe ways in which science and technology challenge the Christian understanding of human dignity.

      

Describe ways in which science and technology challenge the Christian
understanding of human dignity.

  

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Kavungya
? Evolution theory reduces the dignity of a person according to Christian teachings which asserts that man was created by God.
? Science and technology has sometimes been used to destroy God’s creation (e.g. through experiments of animals and human beings)
? Science and technology have been used to create things in thus taking the place of God.
? Some nations use their scientific and technological advances to humiliate others yet all human being are equal.
? Science and technology have created divisions in the society making some people richer than others (economical imbalance)
? Science and technology has been used to deny people employment e.g. tea picking machines and computers.
? Science and technology has been used to make items that interfere with the normal functions e.g. contraceptives drugs and alcohol etc.
? Science and technology has led to environmental degradation e.g. pollution that threaten human existence.
? Science and technology have made devise that expose man to danger through accidents.
Kavungya answered the question on March 11, 2019 at 10:08


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