2275. “One must hold as licit procedures carried out on the human embryo which respect the life and integrity of the embryo and do not involve disproportionate risks for it, but are directed toward its healing the improvement of its condition of health, or its individual survival.”82
“It is immoral to produce human embryos intended for exploitation as disposable biological material.”83
“Certain attempts to influence chromosomic or genetic inheritance are not therapeutic but are aimed at producing human beings selected according to sex or other predetermined qualities.
Such manipulations are contrary to the personal dignity of the human being and his integrity and identity”84 which are unique and unrepeatable.
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
152. What does it mean to say that the Church is the universal sacrament of salvation?
259. What is required of one who is to be baptized?
74. What was the fall of the angels?
53. Why was the world created?
468. What is the purpose of punishment?
45. Can the mystery of the Most Holy Trinity be known by the light of human reason alone?
437. What is the bond between the Decalogue and the Covenant?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is the church’s role in promoting reconciliation according to Philemon 1:6?
What is the teaching on leading humble servants in 3 John 1:1-4?
Forgiveness and Reconciliation: Lessons from the Meeting of Jacob and Esau (Genesis 33:1-20)
What is the responsibility of Christian leaders according to James 3:1-12?
