Rev. William Abernethy and the Ethics of Cloning

Season 5

Is therapeutic cloning for medical purposes unethical because it destroys an embryo?

Many scientists say the most promise for curing various diseases is to clone human embryos to cure the sick. Therapeutic cloning is sharply controversial because it destroys the original human embryo. Anchor Bob Abernethy's first cousin, Reverend William Abernethy, suffers from Parkinson's disease and is one of the many hoping to receive medical help through the therapeutic cloning process.

AIR DATE 7/11/02

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This series provides in-depth coverage of the top religion and ethics stories of the week as well as religious and ethical perspectives on domestic and foreign events and the arts. Hosted by veteran journalist Bob Abernethy, the series brings viewers breaking news through live and taped reports filed by a team of correspondents in the field and interviews with prominent newsmakers.

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