inertia
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The ethics of using laboratory-produced chimeras using different species presents a question concerning the moral status of properly distinguishing between a Homo sapiens or a new species that is currently used for research.
"Some fear the introduction of animal cytoplasm into the human body. Others fear that what was previously only an animal might take on human characteristics. Might the placing of human cells into a mouse brain lead to human-like cognitive functions? If so, would the line between us and them blur? Would theologians ask whether a humanized mouse or gorilla would grow a soul? This confusion is culturally discomforting."
- Should human/nonhuman chimeras should be allowed to breed or not?
Note: A bill in one country forbidding the practice due to ethical concerns doesn't apply in other countries.
- On what theological grounds would one want to protect the line between species?
- How do theologians approach “kinds” (Genesis 1:10) as commonly interpreted in the Bible?
Current research provides unique exploration opportunities where human stem cells are injected into genetically close primates to provide tissue, any kind of tissue, even tissue into an embryo of another primate.
"Some fear the introduction of animal cytoplasm into the human body. Others fear that what was previously only an animal might take on human characteristics. Might the placing of human cells into a mouse brain lead to human-like cognitive functions? If so, would the line between us and them blur? Would theologians ask whether a humanized mouse or gorilla would grow a soul? This confusion is culturally discomforting."
- Should human/nonhuman chimeras should be allowed to breed or not?
Note: A bill in one country forbidding the practice due to ethical concerns doesn't apply in other countries.
- On what theological grounds would one want to protect the line between species?
- How do theologians approach “kinds” (Genesis 1:10) as commonly interpreted in the Bible?
Current research provides unique exploration opportunities where human stem cells are injected into genetically close primates to provide tissue, any kind of tissue, even tissue into an embryo of another primate.