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Session 2 Discussion
Session 2 Discussion
Click on the Session 2 Discussion link and create a new thread to respond to the discussion prompt. After posting your initial response, please comment on your classmates’ responses. Respond by making constructive responses or by raising other questions that will promote further discussion and learning by all of us.
It is best practice to post early and continually participate throughout the session. You will be graded not only for your posting, but your participation in this discussion. Your initial post is due by Wednesday at 11:59 P.M. (MST) of the session in which the discussion is assigned. A minimum of two (2) additional response posts are due by Sunday at 11:59 P.M. (MST). These are minimum requirements. Be sure to follow any additional guidelines posted by the instructor for the course in regards to discussions.
Review the rubric for the discussion.
Discussion Prompt: Cloning or Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs)
Choose a discussion topic below. Submit a post addressing the questions for your selected topic and then you are free to respond to student posts from either discussion topic.
Topic 1: Cloning
Before addressing the questions, glance over Why a Clone Is Not an Exact Duplicate on page 55 of your textbook and the Cloning Resources listed below:
Cloning Resources
Human Genome Research Institute. (2020). Cloning Fact Sheet.
http://www.genome.gov/25020028
Center for Genetics and Society. (2006, June 29). Research Cloning Arguments Pros and Cons.
https://www.geneticsandsociety.org/internal-content/research-cloning-arguments-pro-and-con
Explore Stem Cells. (2021). Therapeutic Cloning.

Therapeutic Cloning

What is the difference between reproductive and therapeutic cloning? Are there any medical advantages for either type of cloning?
There are several ethical concerns associated with both therapeutic and reproductive cloning. Please select one ethical concern for each type of cloning method and discuss the reasons why it is concerning.
According to the Bible, God is the only One who rightfully exercises sovereign control over human life. Are humans in a position to exercise the responsibility or judgment that would be required to govern the cloning of human beings? Explain.