Kloning as selektiewe voortplanting: ’n Voorlopige teologies-etiese beoordeling

Abstract

Cloning as selective reproduction: A preliminary theological-ethical assessment Although a significant degree of doubt about cloning initially existed, it is a well-known fact that cloning has successfully been applied in mammals. It is, therefore, not strange that some couples are indeed interested in this procreation option – especially since a human embryo has already been created in this way. This article thus attempts to evaluate cloning as a reproductive choice for Christian couples in the light of the view of marriage and reproduction expressed in the Bible. However, from a theological-ethical point of view, the answer given in this article should be seen as merely provisional as cloning is an extremely recent phenomenon. As such, academics should be careful not to be too hasty in giving a final answer to this very complex problem.

Keywords

• Cloning
• Genetic Material
• Biblical View Of Marriage And Reproduction
• Selective Reproduction