This Day in History January 12, 1998

By Ruth on January 12, 2014 in history, science
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Clones

Remember Dolly the Sheep?  As you’re probably aware, cloning is a controversial topic, and on this date in 1998, nineteen European nations voted to ban human cloning.  This ban was announced about the same time that genetic scientists suggested that it may be possible to replace human organs with cloned organs.  This could have opened up the door to growing human beings for the sole reason of harvesting their organs.  If you stop and think about that, you may realize, just like me that this is not only an ethical issue but a religious one as well.  I honestly don’t think God would allow something like this to happen.  He tends to give mankind free rein in some things, but I think that if technology ever did advance this far, He would intervene.  Interject if you wish, but that is just my opinion.

For more info:

http://famousdaily.com/history/european-nations-sign-ban-on.html

http://www.historyorb.com/date/1998/january/12

http://www.moonstonecellars.com/wwd/january-12-clone/

http://www.mapsofworld.com/on-this-day/january-12-1998-human-cloning-is-forbidden-in-19-european-nations

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Ruth Hill is an entertainment journalist, digital media strategist, and creative professional who believes in the power of storytelling to inspire, encourage, and connect people. With years of experience interviewing actors, filmmakers, authors, and other creative professionals, Ruth has developed a passion for discovering the stories behind the people who bring entertainment to life. Her interviews and reviews reflect her appreciation for authentic storytelling, meaningful performances, and the creative individuals working both in front of and behind the camera. Through her digital media business, Media From the Heart, Ruth works with actors, filmmakers, authors, and organizations to help them connect with audiences through social media strategy, video production, YouTube optimization, website development, and digital marketing. A Washington State native, Ruth lives in the Yelm area and is the proud mother of an adult daughter. A former music educator and lifelong creative, she continues to pursue her passion for music, writing, and the arts. At the heart of everything Ruth does is her Christian faith, which inspires her commitment to seeing the best in others,
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5 Comments

  1. Karen Drake January 13, 2014 Reply

    I think the ban on cloning was the right move for mankind to make, it would have opened the door to too many ethical issues.

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      Ruth January 13, 2014 Reply

      I couldn’t agree more!

  2. Dawn Monzu January 12, 2014 Reply

    I absolutely agree! Can you imagine? That would be so horrible! You don’t matter because we were just growing you for your organs! Wow! No thank you. God bless everyone!

  4. Minta Boggs January 12, 2014 Reply

    I just think it’s weird that you can clone a sheep, a human or anything! It’s just kind of creepy!

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      Ruth January 12, 2014 Reply

      I couldn’t agree more!

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