As a Christian, I believe that changing the human genome is wrong, no matter what the reason. Either for medical or cosmetic reasons, I think is is unethical and wrong to change the genes of a human baby. Gene editing can actually backfire and injure or even kill the baby being edited (OI). Genetic engineering is unethical in every shape and form. First, it is wrong to eliminate the genes that cause pain in the human body. Pain is caused by pressure on a nerve, but the pain caused from the pressure can be eliminated (OI). That can actually be dangerous. “Naturally occurring changes in a gene can prevent people from eliminating pain. And that’s not good. It can leave them dangerously unaware of harm,” (Doc2). For example, a human could accidentally sever an artery on their leg while hiking, but…show more content… God created us the way we are, and it is not up to us on how our children should be. The argument in favor of this is that changing genes can also prevent disease, like autism or AIDS, but in many´s opinions, it is still unethical. In a poll, 83% of people polled were against changing genes for cosmetic reasons, while only 50% were against changing genes for disease prevention (Doc 4). Both are bad. God has a plan for each and every one of us. Also, we shouldn’t use it for experiments, either. One comic shows a table with a baby on it, but the baby has a fish tail and the head of a radish. Two scientists stand behind. The second scientist says, “I’m not sure why we did it, but then again, why not?” (Doc 1). That is beyond unethical. Changing genes to make “better people” is highly against nature and against the will of God. In conclusion, as a Christian, I believe that changing the human genome is wrong, no matter what the reason. Either for medical or cosmetic reasons, I think is is unethical and wrong to change the genes of a human baby. Genetic engineering is unethical in every shape and
