[NYer]

“Though it is true that sometimes it is lawful to tolerate a lesser moral evil in order to avoid a greater evil or in order to promote a greater good," it is never lawful, even for the gravest reasons, to do evil that good may come of it (18)—in other words, to intend directly something which of its very nature contradicts the moral order, and which must therefore be judged unworthy of man, even though the intention is to protect or promote the welfare of an individual, of a family or of society in general.”

HUMANAE VITAE

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[AntiGuv]

Ummm.. What "moral evil" would result from this?

[ReagansRaiders]

"It also opens the possibility of “germ-line” genetic engineering, because any children born would carry added genes that would be passed to successive generations."

Yeah, that's the freaky part here (in addition to the "Heather has Two Mommies -- No, Really She Does!")

I was also reading the description of the first prequel novel to the "Left Behind" series entitled "The Rising." Turns out that the antichrist has two genetic fathers in the story. Now, I realize that it is just a story, but it is interesting that something similar is actually going on.

[Yaelle]

This is a great thing. It's like preventing a form of cancer in babies, if you will.

Genetic research, if used morally, is a lifesaver and a very good thing indeed. It's how we use it that matters.

[Aquinasfan]

It also opens the possibility of “germ-line” genetic engineering, because any children born would carry added genes that would be passed to successive generations.

I feel sick. How long Lord?