title: Cloning humans? Current science, current views, and a perspective from Christianity.
abstract: Therapeutic cloning is urgent and should be vigorously supported. To successfully argue for this position, the distinction between a human embryo and a human nuclear transplant may be helpful. Even if current technical difficulties should be solved, global legislation should prohibit cloning for the purpose of fabricating babies. This position originates from a view on human nature in general and from a Christian perspective in particular.
authors.affiliation: Department of Biology, Texas Christian University, TCU Box 298930, Fort Worth, TX 76129, USA. R.brun@tcu.edu
authors.forename: Rudolf B
authors.initials: RB
authors.lastname: Brun
mesh_terms: D002835:Christianity; D002869:Chromosome Aberrations; D019976:Cloning, Organism / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000639:trends*; D004989:Ethics; D006801:Humans; D009014:Morals; D053652:Nuclear Transfer Techniques; D010684:Philosophy; D014481:United States