Genetic engineering, also called genetic modification, is the direct manipulation of an organism's genome using biotechnology. It is a set of technologies used to change the genetic makeup of cells, including the transfer of genes within and across species boundaries to produce improved or novel organisms. New DNA is obtained by either isolating and copying the genetic material of interest using molecular cloning methods or by artificially synthesizing the DNA. A construct is usually created and used to insert this DNA into the host organism. As well as inserting genes, the process can be used to remove, or "knock out", genes. The new DNA can be inserted randomly or targeted to a specific part of the genome. Although some might fear genetic engineering there has been many cases of positive results with this advancement in science. According to Bernard “Genetic engineering allows for positive eugenics without limiting the freedom of anyone” (Genetic Engineering: Is It Morally Acceptable?). In particular instances, genetic engineering has been accepted with some practices and have been very successful. One might say when applying religion to science, science is more articulate and based upon facts and figures while religion is based upon stories and myths. Reiss acknowledges “These case studies are chosen both …show more content…
Chapman addresses “Developments in molecular biology and genetics offer both a challenge and an opportunity to religious communities: a challenge to apply religious values and frameworks to new and frequently unprecedented issues, and an opportunity to help interpret and illuminate significant ethical choices before their members and the wider society” (Genetic Engineering and Theology: Exploring the Interconnections). Along with the decisions about the engineering process, entailed judgments about human