Moral Aspects of Medical Technology (18)

As we continue our discussion of the moral considerations which enter into genetic engineering, I think if fruitful to hear what others have to say on this matter. In our last article we quoted from Joseph Fletcher, a new moralist, who wants not only a blanket approval of this (if done for the common good) but also wants this to be enforced by law. In the February 7, 1986 issue of Christianity Todayvarious ethicists gave their opinions on the matter, and we quote excerpts from some of them....