One pro often cited for human and organ cloning is the possible termination of deadly illnesses since further advancements in science although controversial will eventually perfect the techniques that will benefit human beings economically, physically and socially..
Organ cloning could result in lives saved. but this becomes not only of ethical concern throughout the world but also religion is very much in the depths of this matter. Not only that but politics is also included (when is it not?)...sen. Christopher Dodd a democrat from Conn. supports organ cloning as he said in a statement given that he supports it 100%, as do many others.
there is also another positive aspect of cloning that which is helping infertile couples have children (the creation of life). according to research about 2.8 million U.S. couples are infertile if not even more and with treatment, they will have the ability to conceive. there is third advantage to cloning which is replicating skin and nerve cells to repair damaged ones or to replace non-existent ones and although this research is still in its prime phase, it shows great promise and much hope for the human race. Despite the controversy about human cloning, these benefits and many others stimulate the country's desire to develop cures for the ill; they also foster hopes for further progress and research concerning the advancement of science for the well being of our species....(or so they say as an excuse to make it alright?)
genetic engineering, bioplastic enginnering (sp?), and cloning may seem like a good idea, the subject generates many ethical and scientific concerns (as we widely see). Though the pursuit of science is noble in its entity, we must not lose sight of the complications of such endeavors (such as the creation of chimearas (sp?)). Spokesman for National Academy of Sciences Bruce Albert speaks on this subject also echoing the opinions of most leading scientists in the matter calling it a very risky procedure. He says attention must be paid to the issues surrounding human cloning in both a practical and human sense. Among others,the primary concerns with human cloning are ofcourse money, medical dangers (as it very well should), and moral and ethical consequences (many think ethics shouldnt be of concern since right should always prevail but that is not that case with mad scientists). The pursuit of such research and testing does not come without a premium. Extensive government spending would likely be required to fund in-depth genetic research. there is also the most important matter of all, whether the population as a whoile supports it, and this is where we come to some problems...surveys have shown over and over that taxpayers are not very happy with the idea and that most would rather use government money for issues such as environment and relieving the country's debt (understandable)
Now, speaking of taxpayers (we, the people), the benefits of cloning would likely not be available to the lower-income Americans (which is very typical), giving an advantage to the wealthy American citizens (isnt that always the case?). The enormous cost of genetic engineering would not allow those without the means to afford such procedures, and here is where one of the problem lies.
The cost of genetic engineering goes far beyond monetary value and it also involves a cost to humankind, since we are playing with forces not yet mastered..the concern was pointed out to the high risk of genetic defects arising from cloning...as we have seen with various attempts such as Dolly the sheep (and recently Scientists in Texas have successfully cloned a cat and sold it for 50,000 to a woman in Dallas, as well as human babies clones in Europe?? i forgot where i read this baby article...it was last year). Such defects would not only effect the life of the clone, but they also could spread to the global gene pool and this is not good. The American Medical Association's Council on Ethical and Judicial Affairs has reported that "Human cloning could irreversibly alter the gene pool and exacerbate genetic problems that arise from deleterious genetic mutations, resulting in harm to future generations."...as it very well should be of concern....in addition, the dangers involve the lives of unsuccessful clones. For every succeessful animal clone, thre have been over 300 fetal deaths...*very wrong!*. The loss of life would be astronomical!!!!!!
Perhaps the most significant controversy surrounding human cloning involves basic human morals and ethics, not everyone is in accordance with the issues at hand. Most people feel in creating life, we take on the role of the creator and are in a sense, playing God... Human cloning raises the issues of whether cloned persons would in fact be considered "human" or whether they would deserve the same human rights. This question opens the door to a multitude of violations against humanity (thus the debates whether a clone should also have rights, but who are we to do that? IT IS another life, whether we created it or not!). The moral ground on which our society stands has already been loosened, and the confusion resulting from the existence of human clones would only add to our current moral dilemma (an exhausting situation)...
The future of genetic engineering and human cloning appears to be in much question. The legal process is both challenging and highly complex. While the courts will find outlawing genetic research to be difficult because it involves many branches of experimental medicine, passing any laws regarding human cloning and genetic engineering seems unlikely as well, due to the moral and ethical issues raised. mainly because of influences by religious values and secondly by cultural ideas.
However, the outlook suggests that organ cloning will progress simply because of the enormous potential health benefits and large public support. Because there should theoretically be no chance of rejection of cloned organs by the host body (because it would be compatible...most people wait years and eventually die before they can find a compatible organ or something their body can actually tolerate), immunosuppressive drugs would not have to be administered, and the number of deaths that occur after transplants would be greatly reduced. Looking further into the future, genetic engineering will continue to be an issue of global significance(whether we like it or not), as all who are involved with medical advancement will discover it to be very difficult to control.
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as for the Jesus of Nazareth (most commonly known as Jesus Christ) comment, i dont see how that would be possible if we haven't yet found any trace of his existance except of the writings in the bible and the Shroud of Turnin (which is still being tested by the way because ever carbon 14 dating ever done is always challenged by enviromental factors or other issues...by the way the shroud is one of the most tested objects in history! *just thought id throw that in*)...but if lets say that were to happen...i would believe it'd be him physically, but spiritually it'd be another different person....and about that anti-christ comment....itd be ironic if we create our own anti-christ dont you think?
and like its said
these are my $0.02
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