For Daniel Johnson

Task:

Using the response template and thread below, “Unethical activity of bribery”, provide a personal reply to the thread, adding additional thought and advancing the conversation.  Your reply can be in personal tense, I, you, we, etc.  Add only new thought and do not simple restate what the post already says. 

Requirements:

• 200 to 300 words (no more and no less, title page and reference page not counted in word count)

Sources: (must use APA 6^th Edition Style)

• 2 Scholarly Journal that is peer reviewed (must have online link available). Use of TEXT BOOKS or COURSE BOOKS of any type is not authorized. 

• 1 reputable business magazine (must be a periodical, must be current, must provide online link)

• 1 Biblical quote.  (Must be relevant and used in the conclusion.  Use N

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Template: (Use this template for the reply)

Introduction

                Hi Sarah.  Thank you for very insightful post on tissue engineering and cloning.  I completely agree that tissue engineering and cloning is an improvement for humans when used in a way to advance medicine or prevent disease.  …add more to intro…….  (use this as the intro)

Analytical Discussion

                Provide new ideas, research, and analysis that create a clear dialogue with the ideas in the thread you are responding to.     

Conclusion

                Wrap up and provide Biblical scripture to back up your argument.

References

• 2 Scholarly Journals that are peer reviewed (must have online link available) Use of TEXT BOOKS or COURSE BOOKS of any type is not authorized. 

• 1 reputable business magazine (must be a periodical, must be current)

• 1 Biblical quote.  Must be relevant and used in the conclusion

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Respond to this question and thread

Is tissue engineering and cloning an improvement for humans or a threat to humans?

      Tissue engineering is a medical leap for the field of regenerative medicine and involves the growing of tissue in a laboratory dish for research (Lawrence & Weber, 2014, p. 245). Successful experimental research could give medical professionals the ability to repair or replace human organs that are diseased or injured (Williams, 2004, p. 24). Tissue engineering and cloning is an improvement for humans and only poses a threat to those who would use it in a manner that is not in line with Christian values.

              The two primary types of tissue considered for tissue engineering are for human skin and cartilage (Williams, 2004, p. 25). Successful reengineering of skin tissue could be used to treat two conditions where humans are unable to regenerate healthy skin on their own; burns and ulcers (Williams, 2004, p. 25). Cartilage tissue would be most beneficial for treating people who suffer from knee and hip degeneration (Williams, 2004, p. 25). If tissue reengineering proves successful in the future, there is also the possibility that it could lead to revolutionary treatment of failing organs.

            Birth defects can be devastating, especially those that threaten the life of a newborn. In some cases, artificial heart valves are necessary for the baby to survive and are not proven to be effective long-term (Williams, 2004, p. 26). Tissue reengineering may give humans the ability to bioengineer organs from the patient’s cells, proving as a potential solution for this issue and many others (Katari, Peloso, & Orlando, 2014, p. 146).

            Tissue engineering and cloning could give humans the ability to save countless lives affected by kidney and liver degeneration. A liver transplant is the only treatment for end-stage liver disease, and transplantable organs are scarce (Katari, Peloso, & Orlando, 2014, p. 148). Additionally, kidney replacement is the most effective treatment for end-stage renal disease, and there is a vast shortage of healthy organs for those who need them to survive (Katari, Peloso, & Orlando, 2014, p. 148).

              It is possible that through tissue reengineering and cloning humans will have the ability to save lives and decrease suffering. If we have the ability to help someone who is sick or injured, we should do so. “Is there no balm in Gilead? Is there no physician there? Why then has not the health of the daughter of my people been restored” (Jeremiah 8:22, NASB). 

              In his presentation, Dr. Fischer reminds us that life begins at conception (Fischer, n.d.). "The Spirit of God has made me, And the breath of the Almighty gives me life (Job 33:4. NASB). I do not believe that growing tissue constitutes “creating life”; only God can create life. Tissue reengineering is not very advanced at this stage, however, some people worry that scientists may one day use this ability to clone an entire human rather than using it for those in need. Christians are aware that attempting to clone a human being is not God’s will, and they should not let the fear of negative outcomes hinder the use of tissue reengineering to improve human health. The Bible instructs us to tell those with fearful hearts “be strong, do not fear; your God will come, he will come with vengeance; with divine retribution he will come to save you” (Isaiah 35:4, NIV).