Human Genetic Engineering: the modification of gene make up to change
the features of a human
Embryology: the study of human embryos
Embryo: fertilised ovum at about 14 days when implanted in
the wall of the womb
Buddhism: 'The right intention' plays a
big role in whether or not Buddhists
accept GE. If it is seen as improving or
saving life then it is acceptable but
some turn against it as they believe
destroying life is wrong and goes
against the first precept of not
harming any living thing
Christianity: Opposed as it takes or devalues life. Goes
against the idea of Sanctity of Life and Gods teachings
because it is seen as if they are taking on the role of God
by creating life. Goes against the Ten Commandments:
'You shall not murder'
Some are in favour because it gives a better quality of life
& it is God given intelligence which should be used
positively and developed
Hinduism: they believe in Ahimsa: not to harm any living thing- but it is allowed if it is
helping a living thing and can help gain good karma. Otheriwse it can promote bad karma
and make it difficult to achieve Samsara
Islam: Allah has given us skills to help others and this is just a developed way
of doing so. It can however go against the idea of sanctity of life because
Allah is the creator of life. Debate about when life begins; 40 days or 120
days
Cloning: Making an animal (living thing) or plant with the exact same
genetic make up (DNA) of the original
Yes: Helps with research, improves quality of life, free
will, new technology & developments inspired by God
No:against nature and the way we were created by God, reproductive cloning
affects the person identity and position in the family, may not have a sole
Qur'an: 'It is He [Allah] who created you from a single person'
Human-animal hybrid embryo: Embryo made from human DNA and animal eggs fr experiments