Subject: Clones |
Bible Note: It really isn't so much a "think" as a "know". Identical twins and clones are essentially the same thing, except that clones are generally defined as being an artificial created genetic replica. Here's something to think about: If we create a clone, didn't God allow it to occur? We wouldn't even be able to do it if God wasn't allowing it. Please note however, that allowing something and approving of something are two totally different things. God respects us as humans enough to give us free will. If we are foolish enough to go against God's clear plan for natural birth within the family unit, God won't get in our way, but he still won't be terribly happy about it either. But if it were a truely aweful terrible abominable thing that couldn't be allowed by a righteous and holy God, would we even be able to successfully clone anyone? If that were the case, those scientists would likely run into an insurmountable impass such as genetic degradation from the copying process. I suggest that it is quite simply not something we should worry about at all. Clones *will* have souls and should they ever be created, are just as equally able to put their faith in our blessed and forgiving Lord Jesus Christ. After all, we were all born guilty. The last thing we need is to have a new kind of "racial" prejudice perpetrated by the very people who are supposed to be demonstrating Christ-like love towards the people around them, especially when there is no justifiable cause for it. |