Philosophy Wire by Spiros Kakos [2012-10-02]: The creation of genetically-modified babies could win British Parliament’s backing next year. A law change would allow for children to be ‘designed’ to be free of horrific diseases that can kill within hours of birth. The children would effectively have two mothers and one father. Supporters say the genetic engineering of eggs and embryos will help couples who have suffered the trauma of multiple miscarriages and the deaths of their newborns because of genetic diseases. [source: web news] Man always wanted to play God in the place of God. Now that he has killed Him, he can do so…
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