1. Lesson Purpose: To look at the moral implications of the use of embryo technology Lesson Purpose: To look at the moral implications of the use of embryo technology

2. Recap: Summarize who the HFEA are and explain its main rules. Summarize who the HFEA are and explain its main rules. What is PGD? What is PGD? What is Therapeutic Cloning? What is Therapeutic Cloning? What are saviour siblings? What are saviour siblings?

3. Exam questions Describe two uses of embryos 4KU Describe two uses of embryos 4KU In what ways does the UK law regulate the use of embryos? 2KU In what ways does the UK law regulate the use of embryos? 2KU

4. Describe two uses of embryos. Describe two uses of embryos. Examples of areas covered Examples of areas covered IVF IVF Research Research Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis Pre-implantation genetic selection Pre-implantation genetic selection Saviour siblings 4 Saviour siblings 4

5. In what ways does UK law regulate the use of embryos? In what ways does UK law regulate the use of embryos? Examples of areas covered: Examples of areas covered: Regulations about storage Regulations about storage Licensing of clinics Licensing of clinics Applications for embryo research Applications for embryo research Monitoring of clinics Monitoring of clinics Statutory body to oversee use of embryos 2 Statutory body to oversee use of embryos 2

6. What does religion have to say about Embryo technology ? The Christian view: The Christian view: Life is sacred Life is sacred Only God should create life and take it away. Only God should create life and take it away. God knows you even when you are in the womb... God knows you even when you are in the womb...

7. You created every part of me; you put me together in my mother’s womb... When my bones were being formed... when I was growing there in secret, you knew that I was there. Psalm 139: 13-16

8. Do all Christians have the same opinion about Embryo technology? Roman Catholic Church: thinks embryo technology is wrong. This is because you are a person from the moment of conception. Roman Catholic Church: thinks embryo technology is wrong. This is because you are a person from the moment of conception. Church of Scotland: does think that life is sacred but some agree with using embryos until the 14 th day of development. Church of Scotland: does think that life is sacred but some agree with using embryos until the 14 th day of development. Both churches disagree with the idea of designer babies Both churches disagree with the idea of designer babies

9. The Muslim View Life is a gift from Allah. Life is a gift from Allah. He breathes life into the embryo, this when you become a person. He breathes life into the embryo, this when you become a person. Some Muslims think this happens on the 42 nd day of development. Others say it is on the 120 th day. Some Muslims think this happens on the 42 nd day of development. Others say it is on the 120 th day.

10. Some Muslims agree with embryo research. Some Muslims agree with embryo research. Some say that Allah has given humans intelligence. We should use this to make life better: if you can make someone’s life better by using embryo research then you should. Some say that Allah has given humans intelligence. We should use this to make life better: if you can make someone’s life better by using embryo research then you should. Some argue therefore, that using pre- embryo's or embryos for research is acceptable if the possible benefits are great enough. Some argue therefore, that using pre- embryo's or embryos for research is acceptable if the possible benefits are great enough.

11. What is your your opinion?

12. 1. Name two ways in which Christians and Muslims agree about embryo research 2. When does the Catholic Church think that life begins? Questions: answer these fully in your jotters.

13. 3.Why is it difficult to give a clear cut answer about what Christians think of embryo research?

14. 4. When do Muslims believe you become a person? 5. Do you have to be religious to agree with the Christian and Muslim beliefs in Section A? Do you agree/disagree with any of them?

15. Explain two religious concerns about the use of embryos6AE

16. Examples of areas covered: Examples of areas covered: Beginning of life Beginning of life Rights of the embryo Rights of the embryo Personhood of embryo Personhood of embryo Spiritual status Spiritual status Breaks natural law Breaks natural law Slippery slope towards eugenics Slippery slope towards eugenics The purpose of their use The purpose of their use Interference with God’s will Interference with God’s will