Nature of Genetic Engineering and Cloning Flashcards
1
Q
Non-religious arguments FOR
A
- Could lead to cures for usually incurable diseases
- Using ‘cybrids’ does not involve the loss of human life
- Genetic research is monitored closely by the law
- Some countries already do it
2
Q
Non-religious arguments AGAINST
A
- No information on the long term consequences
- Effects are irreversible
- Gives too much power to scientists
- Treats the human body simply as a commodity
3
Q
Liberal Protestants like it if it is to help cure diseases because…
A
- Jesus was a healer e.g. paralyzed man, blind man
* Creating cells is not the same as creating people
4
Q
Catholics will it for curing diseases but do not want it to use human embryos because…
A
- Killing an embryo is same as killing a human (murder)
* Life begins at conception whether in a womb or in a dish
5
Q
Some Christians are completely against it because…
A
- Humans should not interfere with God’s will
* It is wrong to try and make the Earth perfect
