"Only god has the right to interfere with our genes"

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03.11.04

Greg Judge

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RE COURSEWORK – PART B

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“Only god has the right to interfere with our genes”

Genetic engineering is when scientists manipulate the human genome to alter ‘bad’ genes; these genes are responsible for all types of diseases and conditions from cancer to the acclaimed ‘fat’ gene which is responsible for the obesity crisis that the modern world is currently facing.

This practice has been controversial one because religions and other organizations across the world believe that genetic engineering is playing god as it allows man to create people with any mental and physical characteristics possible. As well as this, scientists would also be able to create food, livestock and even grow human transplant parts on animals that are grown to precise specifications. These could include food that lasts longer and animals that have more meat, all this is possible using genetic engineering and that makes genetic engineering a very controversial topic both in the political and religious communities.

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In my essay I am going to consider whether man should have the power of god to do this, I will look at the opinions and beliefs of 2 religions and my own personal opinion. The 2 religions will be looking at are Christianity and Islam.

Christians agree that only god should have the right to manipulate our genes and characteristics because ‘it is wrong to try to make the earth perfect, only heaven is perfect’. The teaching they would use to support this is that Christians believe that genetic engineering is interfering with gods plan and that ...

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