Should a human embryo be cloned, what would be the Christian Conservative response?

Question

Social conservatives dogmatically oppose cloning of humans. Social conservatives also dogmatically support right to life issues. Therefore, if a human embryo is cloned, would the Right Wing demand the destruction of the abomination or support its right to exist? Please provide an intelligent answer supported by rationale to support your response. BTW I am a fiscal conservate and a moderate Republican, so dont start with the usual "liberal" bashing...

Answer 1

I think that human cloning makes a lot more people than just the Christian Conservatives a bit uncomfortable and nervous. This moderate Independent securalist thinks it's a very bad idea to clone humans. I support stem cell research for many reasons, but cloning a human being just for the sake of doing so is irresponsible and some would say, dangerous. There are still so many problems and unanswered questions involved in cloning that I don't think this will actually happen for a very long time to come (hopefully never). What is the point of cloning a human being beyond egocentrism? For extra parts?

I love science and technology, but it's not hard to see the danger areas we will have to address in the future brought out by progress. Another example is that science has now developed technology that can tell whether any person is lying about anything. It sounds good right? Think further... What need would we have for a jury system any longer? How far does that take us into George Orwell territory? What are the possible abuses this technology could spark? I think sooner or later, as science continues to advance onto uncomfortable ground, that we as human beings will have to address many human rights issues regarding these advances. It won't be a conservative or liberal issue, but a human issue that rises above the political line.

Answer 2

That's really a tough one. I suppose that even though I disagree with things like human cloning, I would support the clone's right to life.
I'm more of a moderate conservative. I try to see things both ways.
I simply see no purpose in cloning humans. Would that REALLY help the world in the long run? I doubt it.

Answer 3

I would say that the clones embryo would have a right to life. But that doesn't mean I would support doing it over and over again.


I choose compassion.

Answer 4

One should tread very carefully when you start talking about tinkering with life this way. This is why people need serious and long debate about topics like this and wanton destruction of embryos for scientific knowledge.

This is what every person should have learned from the callousness of scientific pursuits that gave us abominations like Dr. Mengele's experiments on concentration camp prisoners, and the Tuskeegee Experiments.

Tread softly and slowly when life is involved.

Answer 5

we are against cloning for that and other reasons. It is not that we also are against stem cell research but the use for cloning. so your basis to the question is flawed. There shouldnt be a human embryo cloned in the first place so ask if we would then want to destroy it means you have already broken our beliefs to get to that point.

Answer 6

1 - Gee, I don't know, what is it? 2 - Man, this "question" is sooooo DEEP that even I can't "answer" it! Don't forget, Binky, trying to get a life at this late date is hopeless; but - it IS time to get up, put some clothes on, leave the bedroom and then mommy's and daddy's house, go out, and at least get some sunshine. The sun DOES shine where you live, doesn't it?

Answer 7

Could you please define "fiscal conservative" in your own words?

If you are a fiscal conservative, then you will have no problem with the government NOT funding this research.

And we would agree.

But you want to know what would happen if a human clone actually got here? Life is life.

Answer 8

Yes. and find a cure to save lives

Answer 9

I think pissing off the christians is a good thing