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
20. What is the Canon of Scripture?
43. What does it mean to believe in only one God?
431. What purpose do the precepts of the Church have?
92. Did Christ have a true human body?
555. When is thanksgiving given to God?
227. What is the sacramental character?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
How does the story of Rich and Lazarus warn us about the consequences of greed? (Luke 16:19-31)
Joseph’s story: How did God use Joseph’s story to fulfill his purposes?
What does Daniel’s dream about the four wild beasts in Daniel 7 mean?
How to be generous and share with those in need?
What is the meaning of Christ’s death and how does it bring justification to sinners?
How important is the Word of God in the Christian life according to 2 Timothy 3:16-17?
