The discovery of the ability to manipulate human genes first came with the development of the Human Genome Project. The Human Genome Project is a worldwide research setup to analyze the structure of human DNA, and also to locate all human genes, which in number are estimated to be as many as one hundred thousand (Intro to the World of Genome). The goal of this project is to locate the genome, or the complete set

manipulate the genes of the human body, to prevent genetic disorders and prolong life (Intro to the World of Genome).

It is believed by those in favor of this technology, that by correcting genes in postnatal (already born) organisms, we might be able to cure such deadly diseases and thus prolong life for the human race. While this may seem to present a bright new future to all of mankind, there are still several protests to this new technology. Many people feel that by manipulating genes, we are playing God, or taking over the role of Mother Nature.

Critics feel that by manipulating genes, we are going against God, and his plan for each individual person. Opponents of this new technology feel that by manipulating a person’s genes we are going against God, and his divine plan (Gardner). Another reason many people oppose genetic engineering is because they fear that someone will attempt to create a super race, by manipulating genes.

creating a world where there is no room for farmland or state parks, and where people are starving to death due to lack of food. In all, I feel that while this new technology holds many seemingly wonderful cures, many problems will follow due to lack of respect to the natural order of things. I believe that it is both ethically and morally wrong to go against God’s natural plan and change a destiny that was already laid out. I also feel that doing such could lead to disaster for the human race due to problems caused by overpopulation and starvation. I believe that it is ethically wrong for man to feel that he has the power to play God, and I feel that this omnipotent attitude will cause the human race many difficulties in the near future.

Finally, many people fear that through use of genetic engineering and genetic screening, people will be denied their right to privacy. With the discovery of the genome (a person’s gene sequence) their traits could be easily accessed by the wrong people and used in improper ways. People fear that this new discovery of

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