Cloning: Resources
Briefing Papers
of Medical Genetics
Lords Select Committee
Audio
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Philippa Taylor talks on stem cell research, fertility regulations and more. Listen to the interview
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Books
How to be a Christian in a Brave New World
Joni Eareckson Tada and Nigel Cameron, 2006, Zondervan
Stem cell research, cloning, genetic engineering. Today, discoveries in biotechnology are occurring so rapidly that we can barely address one ethical debate before another looms overhead. How should we respond as Christians?
Our Posthuman Future
Francis Fukyama, 2005
Fukyama argues that as a result of biomedical advances we are facing the possiblity of a future in which our humanity itself will be altered beyond recognition. A readable, informative and challenging book by a highly respected social philosopher.
Enough: Genetic Engineering and the End of Human Nature
Bill McKibben, 2003
In this well-researched book McKibben asks how to control the technoscience juggernaut before it dehumanizes our species. Will we ever decide that we’ve grown powerful enough? Can we draw a line and say 'enough'?
Films to watch and discuss
Boys From Brazil (1978)
A group of former Nazi’s in South America plan to clone Hitler.
The 6th Day (2000)
The mission of the cloners in this film is a desire to achieve immortality and to take over the world. Trying to play God does not end well.
The Island (2005)
Two clones escape from a genetic research factory when they realize they are to be killed so their body parts can be used by others.
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