Studied by 8 people
Purported Benefits of Cloning
An alternative means of reproduction for infertile adults
The replication of great individuals
The ability to choose physical or character traits (including gender)
A way of bypassing genetic defects and diseases (including recessive trait genetic disease)
A way of “replacing” a child who passed away
An attempt to “live on” past one’s death through the continuation of one’s genotype
“Therapeutic cloning”
Servants and soldiers
Therapeutic Cloning
The formation of cloned embryos for the sake of harvesting materials and discarding the embryos
Legal and Social Concerns
Experimental loss
The use of humans as means to an end
The exploitation of donor women
The inclination to view embryos as a “commodity”
Medical abnormalities among clones
Increase of legal quandaries
The separation of human reproduction from sexual union
The tampering with the “natural order”
Experimental loss
Over 90% of animal clones end in failure
The use of humans as means to an end
Therapeutic cloning sacrifices the one for the sake of the many
A pure case of “utilitarianism,” of “the greatest good for the greatest number”
The exploitation of donor women
Poor women sign up to donate their eggs for the money ($4,000)
Invasive procedures which can lead to severe abdominal pain and future infertility
The inclination to view embryos as a “commodity”
Factory mentality
The sense of manufacturing a product
Question of royalties
Medical abnormalities among clones
Premature aging
Fat mice
Premature arthritis among pigs
Increase of legal quandaries
Who are the parents?
How does this affect inheritance law?
The separation of human reproduction from sexual union
Bypassing of traditional parenthood
Possible support of unmarried and homosexual parentage
Technology
The use of mechanical or scientific means to accomplish a task
Technological Imperative
If we can do something technologically, we should
Developed Nations
Nations who are past industrial revolution and in technological advancement
Developing Nations
Nations that are still trying to get to technological advancement
Entrepreneur
A person who takes the reasonable risks to form and lead a business
Biblical View of Work
Ephesians 6:5-9
Colossians 3:22-4:1
1 Peter 2:18-19
Proverbs on Laziness
Proverbs 18:9 - Laziness is a waste
Proverbs 14 - Laziness leads to poverty
Proverbs 21:25-26 - Laziness results in dissatisfaction
Proverbs 12:24 - Laziness prevents promotion
Why work?
Genesis 2:15 - Work was a part of God’s creation design
Proverbs 14:23 - Work provides for our needs and leads to profit
Proverbs 13:11 - Work builds character
1 Peter 2:15-19 - Work provides an opportunity for testimony
Proverbs 31:16-19 - Work develops talent and gives experience
Colossians 3:22-23; Ephesians 6:5-9 - Work allows us to serve God
Considerations in Entertainment
Psalm 101:2-3
Amusement
Unbalanced entertainment can be a waste of time
Inordinate entertainment can destroy meaningful family life
Unintelligent entertainment can hinder creativity and critical thinking
Immoral entertainment can dull moral sensitivity
Amusement
Setting aside the brain and not thinking
Private Property
The Bible supports private property
There cannot be a concept of theft without a concept of private property
Wages
The NT addresses giving workers their wages (James 5:4)
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