Abstract
This paper discusses scientific technology from the standpoint of Christian thought. The thesis consists of linking actively the biblical Creation Story with an analysis of human existence. The Creation Story reveals the ambiguity of human existence-more specifically, the attributes of goodness and sinfulness which simultaneously inhere in that which is finite; and from that vantage point then, scientific technology, which is the result of human endeavor, must also embody the same ambiguity that inheres in its human agent. Regarding the dark side of this ambiguous scientific technology (threatening human goodness through an altering of the human condition), Christian thought assumes the role of critic and watchdog over scientific technology. However, as scientific technology is the fruit of human endeavor, and as humans are "the created co-creator" with God, humanity is able to participate constructively in the creatio continua of God. As such, Christian thought must safeguard its status as informed collaborator with scientific technology. Given the ambiguity of both humanity and the application of scientific technology, great changes in natural theology will be required in order to construct a new "Theology of Scientific Technology," and herein lies one of contemporary Christianity's greatest opportunities and challenges.
