[madprof98]

I think the Catholic religion, which has disgraced itself throughout the centuries with respect to science and "truth", the least likely to offer a rational answer to bioethical questions.

Did you mention the pedophile priests? Be sure to mention them.

[jas3]

Did you mention the pedophile priests? Be sure to mention them.

Pedophile priests represent only a small fraction of the sum total of priests and are therefore not relevant.

What is relevant is the Catholic Church's history towards science. It's claims to be the sole source of scientific truth, and it's suppression of actual truths that don't comport with the then current view of the Church.

I can think of no worse authority on science than the Catholic Church.

jas3